Batswana women in higher education: from systematic exclusion to selective engagement PTM Marope

For eleven years the institution remained a citadel of male education, not opening its doors to women The late inclusion of women reflected the attitude of both Batswana and missionaries concerning the position of women in society. Both male Batswana and missionaries regarded women as inferior. Their place was in the home . .. careers and positions were incompatible with the 'proper' role of women (Mgadla, 1986, pp. 208-9).