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The quota: "an equally serious problem" for us all
1History of Medicine Department, Queen's University.
Summary
A study investigated whether the University of Toronto medical school imposed a quota on women's admissions. Statistical analysis and historical records confirm a quota existed from 1944 to 1968.
Area of Science:
- Medical history
- Gender studies
- Higher education research
Background:
- Investigating historical admission practices in medical schools.
- Examining gender-based policies in academic institutions.
- Understanding the University of Toronto's medical school admissions history.
Observation:
- Utilized diverse methodologies: archival research, statistical analysis, photographic evidence, personal recollections, and oral histories.
- Focused on the period between 1944 and 1968.
- Sought to answer the specific question of a women's admission quota.
Findings:
- Inferred the existence of a quota through statistical patterns in admissions data.
- Confirmed the quota's presence via a previously undisclosed historical source.
- Established a de facto quota limiting female enrollment in the medical program.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of diverse evidence in historical research.
- Provides a model for investigating gender-based discrimination in other academic fields.
- Discusses the historiographical impact of uncovering politically sensitive historical information.
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