Language:
Russian
Year of publication:
1995
Titel der Quelle:
Jews and Slavs IV
Angaben zur Quelle:
(1995) 133-155
Keywords:
Antisemitism History 19th century
;
Educational law and legislation
;
Numerus clausus
;
Jews History 19th century
;
Jews Education 19th century
;
History
;
Education, Secondary History
;
Universities and colleges History 19th century
Abstract:
Discusses the background for the legislation which restricted the admission of Jews to secondary schools and universities, which was enacted in Russia in 1887. After the assassination of Tsar Alexander II in 1881, a "counter-reform" was initiated in the field of education by Tsar Alexander III, aiming to bar the access of "politically unreliable elements" (mainly Jews) to higher education. The first proposal for a numerus clausus was made by Odessa's General Governor, Gurko, in a memorandum sent to the Tsar in 1882. After a lengthy examination of this proposal, the Ministry of Education proposed, in 1886, to ban higher education for the lower classes, which would harm the Jews even more. A numerus clausus was introduced for Jews in 1887, and a circular was sent out barring the lower classes from education. With the exceptions of St. Petersburg and Moscow, the circular harmed Jews more than did the numerus clausus decree.
Note:
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