The previous chapters demonstrate that investing in girls's education is not only a matter of respecting a fundamental human right, it is economically and socially efficient too. This proposition is founded on the tested evidence that the rate of return to women's education is at least as attractive as the rate of retun on male education.
Moreover, education gives a woman the ability to control her own life reducing the risk of exploitation and violence against her. To educate her is to give her a voice to stand up for herself, and for others. The skills that she acquires in school translate into better employment prospects and health outcome for her and her children. They learn how to communicate and engage in the world, becoming useful resources for their country.
Outcomes are best when the educational system is reformed into a gender-sensitive, equal institution. With the right policies ad interventions, gender equality in education can give fruits. Successful interventions differentiate greatly: they go from programs reducing costs of education (Gratuidad, Colombia) to enhance demand for schooling; frameworks that "bribe" parents to send girls to
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Education policies tend to address on aspects related to the education system and stop there. But the solution to gender biased education goes beyond the borders of the education sector, stretching to tthe legal and health systems, the infrastructure and the agricolture, the social impositions and religious traditions. To really address the problem, an all-round reform of the social customs is needed in countries in which female education is lagging behind and in all of the others that do not provide the same opportunities to women in the job market, either paying them lower than men or discriminating them at the
A case study done in India to analyze and discuss solutions for a lack in women's participation in India showed that many women do not pursue an education due to the negative cultural and social attitudes that surround educated women. It also attributes this to gender stereotyping within the classroom which discourages women from continuing with education in order to avoid the unequal treatment they receive. Society's emphasis on an early marriage also plays a major role in this as they do not want to stray from the cultural norm of marriage without an education (Singh 2018). This journal article simply emphasizes the culture’s distaste for women in education and how societal expectations make it a challenge for women to get an education. Another study was done in India that looked at the causes of gender inequality within the country attributes this mentality of the superiority of men stems directly from the lack of education amongst women.
The right of women’s education wasn’t meant for their own benefit but to place them in a position to form future generations into good citizens and
Home assignment #3 Educational system reflect social inequalities. And my analysis include sociological conflict theory like a key. And economical factor that affect educational, professional and social progression. Social conflict theory sees social life as a competition and focuses on the distribution of resources, power, and inequality. Social conflict theory is a macro-oriented paradigm in sociology that views society as an arena of inequality that generates conflict and social change.
Equality among people justifies the development of human civilization. The history witnesses how people mistreated the others and how other people fought for freedom. It proves a permanent truth that the more civilized the people are, the less inequality would be promoted. However, there was no one period in the past, even now, without inequality completely. The slavery issue in the West and the gender inequality in the East both brought unimaginable damage for not only the groups of people who were mistreated, but also the society which is supposed to be peaceful, fair and justice.
It is about 160 pages giving statistics, facts and explaining what is happening to women around the world and what they have to face in 2015. It also explains the unfinished business of girls’ rights. Under these state of the world’s girl records of 2015, I will expand on two major subtopics: girls in the global economy and learning for life. For girls in the global economy subtopic, I can explain about the invisible work force of women and what impact will it have on the economic model. It argues that women are not an untapped economic resource in the world; their work is the invisible structure that keeps societies and economics together.
Even girls who do enroll in school may have irregular attendance due to other demands on them, and the fact that their education may not be prioritized. Girls are more likely to repeat years, to drop out early and to fail key subjects, and in most countries girls are less likely to complete the transition to secondary schooling. Inequality in society inevitably has an impact on the provision and content of education. Hence, the need to examine and address the
The fact also arises that women not only suffer from lack of recognition for the work they do in households but also for their work in their jobs. Women work as much as men, if not more. When both paid and unpaid work such as household chores and caring for children are taken into consideration, women work longer hours than men—an average of 30 minutes a day longer in developed countries and 50 minutes in developing countries. This is known as second shift, where women not only work at their jobs but also come back home and complete their household chores. However their contribution remains minimum due to unequal wage pay and lack of consideration given to household chores.
Certain steps have been taken by the UNICEF in order to ensure this. The Back on Track Programme ensures that girl children get education even during crisis situations and also irrespective of their economic status. At this point, it is very important to note that these programmes and initiative alone cannot bring about a change. This is a result of strong economic and political will. The right and needs of women must be addressed in a way that quality education is being given at no cost.
Furthermore, the economy will improve which will not only be beneficial for small communities and households, but the country as a whole. Lastly, if girls are guaranteed an education, child marriage and child mortality rates will substantially decrease. Governments need to implement policies that guarantee girls education in order to promote gender equality, boost their economy, and prevent child
The aim of this paper is to draw out the implications of liberal feminist framework for the analysis of education. Doing this paper will discuss its conceptual basis, its typical educational objectives, strategies for change and criticism of the approach. Feminist theoretical framework addresses the question of women’s subordination to men: how this arose, how and why it is perpetuated, how it might be changed and (sometimes) what life would be without it. Middle range theories may be less dramatic and consider particular aspect of gender relation and specific sectors of life such as education, the family or politics. Feminist theories serve a dual purpose, as guides to understanding gender inequality and as a guide to action.
Analysis Issue Nowadays, there are still women not allowed to be educated in some countries. This issue is drawing more and more attention. Many countries are starting to make a big step towards the goal of gender equality in education but there are still 62 million women in the world who are not allowed to attend education. Causes Poverty, religions and tradition are the main causes of gender inequality in education. In most of the undeveloped countries, there are lots of families thinking that a female is not as valuable to them comparing to a male because they believe that after the female get married they will not gain anything because the female
Gender equity faces obstacles like the lack of education for both boys and girls, and the challenges of deviating from societal stereotypes and norms. Nevertheless, if actors from the private and public sector come together, public policy can be created to strengthen women’s lives and rights. Why Gender Equality is Important A Social Justice Issue Women cannot escape poverty, be adroit, nor become autonomous, if they do not have a good-paying job. This is difficult to attain without higher education, in a society who dismisses their employment applications and that teaches women they are submissive and physically, cognitively, and psychologically inferior to men.
Introduction In India, discriminatory attitude towards men and women have existed for generations and thus it affect the lives of both genders. Although the constitution of India has granted men and women equal rights, but gender gap still remains. Female discrimination violates human rights. These are mostly seen in family land sharing among sisters and brothers.
Gender inequality is a deeply rooted issue that has been prevalent in all corners of the world since the beginning. It is in no way bound to a single country or area, as gender discrimination is everywhere, but in middle eastern countries it is so connected to the culture that this discrimination is seen as normal and even supported. People are being treated as second-class citizens based on nothing but the sex they were born with, and no one is even batting an eye. This is part of why the Middle East houses some of the lowest ranking countries on the Global Gender Gap Index. While some people continue to hold onto discriminatory values and remain uneducated in important topics, it is necessary for governments to make ending gender inequality a priority, especially in these middle eastern countries where radical religious groups like the Taliban force their restricting values on others and male guardianship strips women of the freedom of being in charge of their own lives.
Gender inequalities is a social problem because it is an issue that affects me, as well as everyone around me. Starting from when we grow up, it seems that many families, especially those who come from a traditional family, are expected to grow up a certain way. It is typical to raise a boy with teaching him how to play masculine sports, such as; football, soccer, baseball, etc. And most girls are brought up learning to appreciate dance, gymnastics, and music. If a girl enjoyed sports or even rolling around in the dirt, they were automatically considered a “tomboy.”