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Universities During Medieval Times
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Modern universities share many similarities to universities during medieval times. Modern universities are the result of the evolution of the concept since the creation of universities. As the professor stated, developing medieval urban centers created demand for more educated people/workers. In contrast, some fields today are oversaturated, resulting in the declining demand for educated workers in certain fields. One similarity between medieval and modern universities that is rarely seen today is gender exclusive universities. During the time of medieval universities, women were not thought to have needed formal education or professional qualifications. In modern times, few gender exclusive universities exist. Another similarity

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