The Debate of Single Sex versus Mixed Sex Education has been very controversial for decades. Starting from the women suffrage movement which resulted in improving women rights until this present day dozens of headmasters argue which is better and decide the ultimate fate of gender education. Equality has been one major factor of Co-Education schools and that is why most private and public schools especially in the United States use the Co- Education model. In the other hand, studies show that boys and girls learn in different ways. How will it benefit them and will there be negative side effects?

What is Co-Ed Education and Single Sex Education?

Co-Education:
Co-education means the education of boys and girls in same school, colleges or universities. This is a modern concept and has brought remarkable change in the societies. It was first introduces in Switzerland, but now it has become popular almost in all Europe and America.

Single Sex Education:
Single-sex education (SSE) is the practice of conducting education where male and female students attend separate classes or in separate buildings or schools. The practice was predominant before the mid-twentieth century, particularly in secondary education and higher education. Single-sex education in many cultures is advocated on the basis of tradition, as well as religion and is practiced in many parts of the world.


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