Allowing Girls into Our Schools Does Not Mean that We have to Include Them

Gender equity and equality in education is crucial for any society that seeks to empower its citizens. Potentially, safe and enabling school environments generate opportunities for girls to develop as informed critical citizens and economically empowered workers (Vila, 2000; Ampofo, Beoku-Beets, Nja...

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Published inBuilding Democracy through Education on Diversity pp. 159 - 170
Main Author Daniels, Doria
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Rotterdam SensePublishers 2015
SeriesThe World Council of Comparative Education Societies
Subjects
Basic Education
Female Teacher
Gender Equity
Inclusive Education
Sexual Harassment
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Summary:Gender equity and equality in education is crucial for any society that seeks to empower its citizens. Potentially, safe and enabling school environments generate opportunities for girls to develop as informed critical citizens and economically empowered workers (Vila, 2000; Ampofo, Beoku-Beets, Njambi, & Osirim, 2004).
DOI:10.1007/978-94-6300-259-2_9