The document discusses the history and benefits of single-sex education. It notes that single-sex education began in 1890 in England only for men, while women's education focused on domestic skills. In the 1960s, laws were passed requiring equal educational opportunities regardless of gender. Supporters argue that single-sex classrooms reduce distractions compared to coed settings, allowing boys to pursue diverse interests without worrying about girls' opinions and giving girls a competitive environment to embrace sports without feeling like tomboys. However, some schools that adopted single-sex formats have since returned to coed models.