Coed
Coed
Coed (pronounced: /koʊˈɛd/), also spelled co-ed or coed, is a term primarily used in the United States to refer to a mixed-gender education environment where both men and women can study together. The term is derived from the English words "co-" meaning together and "education".
Etymology
The term "coed" originated in the United States in the late 19th century as colleges and universities began to admit female students. It is a shortening of the phrase "co-educational", which was first used in 1883 to describe a system of education where both sexes were taught together.
Related Terms
- Coeducation: A system of education where both sexes are taught together. It is the system from which the term "coed" is derived.
- Single-sex education: A system of education where males and females are taught separately. This is the opposite of coeducation.
- Mixed-sex education: Another term for coeducation, often used in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries.
- Gender and education: A broader topic that covers issues related to gender in the context of education, including coeducation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Coed
- Wikipedia's article - Coed
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