Study: Policy language regarding girls education often limiting, not empowering
Monday, April 16, 2012 - 02:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Education for girls in developing countries has received more attention in recent years. A new study found that the very policy documents advocating the need for equal access to education limit the scope of the initiatives by over-simplifying issues and by referring to education in a way that belies the complexity of gender roles and culture.