Instrucción de la mujer

Abstract

The image contains news about a letter that talks about the importance of establishing a primary school for girls in the province of Bogotá, highlighting the governor's communication addressed to the supreme government on this issue. It argues that educating girls is crucial to the well-being and prosperity of society, as they will be future wives, mothers and companions, capable of positively influencing the customs and morals of the home. She criticizes the historical indifference towards female education and advocates an approach that includes practical, cultural and physical knowledge. Furthermore, it emphasizes the need to properly select female teachers so that they are a model of virtue and knowledge. Bohorquez hopes that this project will be supported by the government and that it will contribute to the intellectual and moral development of girls, bringing lasting benefits to society. News published in El Constitucional de Cundinamarca N° 36, May, 27 - 1832