Timely and original, this book examines gender equality in schooling as an aspiration of global social justice. With nearly one billion people having little or no schooling and women and girls comprising nearly two-thirds of this total, this book analyses the historical, sociological, political and philosophical issues involved as well as exploring actions taken by governments, Inter-Government Organisations, NGOs and women's groups since 1990 to combat this injustice.
Written by a recognised expert in this field, the book is organised clearly into three parts:
the...
Timely and original, this book examines gender equality in schooling as an aspiration of global social justice. With nearly one billion people havi...
In a world where poverty, social prejudice, and poor-quality provision prevent an estimated 100 million girls from completing primary education, it is not enough for governments to pledge themselves to expand girls' access to school. This book presents a vision of a transformational education which would promote social change, enable girls to achieve their full potential, and help to create a just and democratic society.
Contributors to this book examine the extent and causes of gender-based inequality in education; analyse government policies and their implications for women's...
In a world where poverty, social prejudice, and poor-quality provision prevent an estimated 100 million girls from completing primary education, it is...
What does quality gender-equitable education look like? How can NGOs, practitioners, policymakers, and researchers work together to achieve it?
This book tackles these issues, drawing on the work of the Beyond Access, Gender, Education and Development project-a partnership between Oxfam GB, the Institute of Education (University of London), and the UK Department for International Development.
The contributors discuss some of the key challenges in achieving gender equality in education, provide examples of initiatives in a range of contexts, and make recommendations for...
What does quality gender-equitable education look like? How can NGOs, practitioners, policymakers, and researchers work together to achieve it? ...
This compelling book introduces Nobel laureate Amartya Sen's capability approach and explores its significance for theory, policy and practice in education. The book looks particularly at questions concerning the education of children, gender equality, and higher education. Contributors hail from the UK, USA, Australia, Italy and Mexico.
This compelling book introduces Nobel laureate Amartya Sen's capability approach and explores its significance for theory, policy and practice in educ...
Examines how higher education has contributed to widening inequalities and might contribute to change.By exploring questions of access, finance and pedagogy, it considers global higher education as a space for understanding the promises and pressures associated with competing demands for economic growth, equity, sustainability and democracy."
Examines how higher education has contributed to widening inequalities and might contribute to change.By exploring questions of access, finance and pe...
Education is fundamental to every aspect of development and there is widespread support across the world for policies that affirm that all children, regardless of their circumstances, have a right to quality schooling. Yet despite concerted efforts from national governments, multilateral organisations and NGOs over many decades we are still far from achieving education for all. In addition, while education can enhance human development, it is also associated with persistent inequalities.
Education and International Development provides a comprehensive introduction to the...
Education is fundamental to every aspect of development and there is widespread support across the world for policies that affirm that all children...
Education is fundamental to every aspect of development and there is widespread support across the world for policies that affirm that all children, regardless of their circumstances, have a right to quality schooling. Yet despite concerted efforts from national governments, multilateral organisations and NGOs over many decades we are still far from achieving education for all. In addition, while education can enhance human development, it is also associated with persistent inequalities.
Education and International Development provides a comprehensive introduction to the...
Education is fundamental to every aspect of development and there is widespread support across the world for policies that affirm that all children...
Drawing on case-study research that examined initiatives which engaged with global aspirations to advance gender equality in schooling in Kenya and South Africa, this book looks at how global frameworks on gender, education and poverty are interpreted in local settings and the politics of implementation. It discusses the forms of global agreements in particular contexts, and allows for an appraisal of how they have been understood by the people who implement them.
By using an innovative approach to comparative cross country research, the book illuminates how ideas and actions...
Drawing on case-study research that examined initiatives which engaged with global aspirations to advance gender equality in schooling in Kenya and...
