Antonia Tarrago

[3] In 1872, Tarrago attempted to gain the government’s approval for the recognition of high school exams in order for girl's to apply to the University of Chile.

[1] There was mass controversy inside the government as to whether they wanted women to pursue higher education and to remain in the role of homemakers.

[4] However, in 1877 with the joint efforts of Isabel Le Brun another educator, they founded the “Colegio de la Recoleta,” a school for women and with the change of government, the efforts of Antonia Tarrago were victorious.

[1] On February 5, 1877, the Secretary of Justice and Public Education, Miguel Luis Amunátegui signed the decree that allowed women to attend college.

The Amunátegui Decree declared that women should be allowed to present tests to be admitted for college, following the same dispositions established for men.