Calisthenics pg. 103 of The Girl's Own Book |
Gymnastics pg. 64 of The Boy's Own Book |
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Even in simple stretching exercises, girls were instructed to play safer versions of boy's games [2]. Calisthenics: "This hard name is given to a gentler sort of gynmastics, suited to girls." In performing these stretching exercises, girls were expected to remain dressed in their restrictive clothing and remain indoors [2].
Meanwhile, boys were instructed to climb nearly vertical wooden planks, a daring activity which was to take place outdoors and required loose clothing. |