The times back then were indeed different from today, and there was unequal treatment of students, especially females. I read that only men were able to study because it was their responsibility to provide for their families, while women were expected to stay at home and were not deemed necessary to pursue education. That's why it's better now than before because everyone, regardless of gender, is given the opportunity to pursue education. And also, the education system today is different compared to before. Here in the Philippines, teachers are prohibited from punishing students as they could lose their license. It's good that physical punishment is prohibited, but it's disheartening because their are some students do not show respect to their teachers.