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GENDER AND EDUCATION
LECTURE OUTLINE Education as a fundamental human right Gender and Education (Gendered
Experiences in School) Factors Influencing Gender Disparities in Education Impact of Gender-
Responsive Education Strategies of Gender-Responsive Educatio
Education as a Fundamental Human Right Education is a fundamental human right - one that all
individuals are entitled to enjoy whatever the circumstances in which they live - that also brings important
benefits to human society as a whole
For all countries, whatever their stage of development, view education as a cornerstone of economic
development. An educated citizenry is also a key to social and political stability within and between
nations. Education
Gender and Education "Education is the most powerful weapon to change the world" Large gender gaps
exist in access, learning achievement and continuation in education in many settings, most often at the
expense of girls, although in some regions boys are at a disadvantage. Despite progress, more girls than
boys still remain out of school - 16 million girls will never set foot in a classroom (UNESCO Institute for
Statistics) - and women account for two thirds of the 750 million adults without basic literacy skills. Nearly
one billion people, one-sixth of the world's population, have little or no education, either because they
have never been to school or have had less than five years of schooling and left before acquiring key
areas of knowledge and many useful skills. Two-thirds of these people are women and girls.
Gender and Education

Gender and Education Education can help to overcome constraints on capabilities partly through
developing the knowledge, understanding, and skills that all girls and boys, women and men need in
order to achieve what they value for their lives. This means ensuring an education system which allows all
individuals, irrespective of gender, to develop their capabilities and freedoms. Some aspects of this
equality are the freedom to attend school, to learn and participate there in safety and security, to develop
identities that tolerate others, and to enjoy a range of economic, political, and cultural opportunities and
valued outcomes.

For Girls In many countries girls are often expelled when they become pregnant, gender-based violence
is inadequately tackled, and schools are ill-equipped to deal with the education of children in families
affected by AIDS

For Boys • Males in basic education in the Philippines were becoming less educated than females. •
Filipino boys' underachievement is driven by parents' and teachers' low academic expectations for boys,
the economic viability of boys, passive classroom experience, gender bias, stereotyping, and a lack of
learning materials
gender roles and societal expectations perpetuate educational inequalities for girls. These norms shape
not just enrollment but also the nature of education pursued, constraining opportunities in STEM fields
and influencing career choices, perpetuating the gender gap.
Impact of Gender-Responsive Education Empowerment and Equality A gender-responsive education

system aims to redress disparities by creating an inclusive environment that empowers both genders
equitably. By challenging stereotypes, fostering inclusivity, and encouraging critical analysis of gender
norms, it aims to reshape societal perceptions.
Impact of Gender-Responsive Education Economic and Social Development Education, when accessible
to all genders, significantly contributes to economic growth and social progress. Educated women tend to
have fewer children, actively engage in the workforce, and positively impact household income and
community development, contributing to a more sustainable society..
Strategies for Gender-Responsive Education Policy Interventions Establishing and enforcing policies that
ensure equal access and opportunities for education are critical steps. Rigorous enforcement of laws
prohibiting gender-based discrimination in educational institutions is pivotal for fostering an environment
conducive to learning for all.
Strategies for Gender-Responsive Education Curriculum Development Integration of gender-sensitive

content into educational materials is vital for creating an inclusive learning environment. Diverse
representation and the portrayal of both genders in varied roles within educational materials challenge
stereotypes and foster a more equitable educational experience.
Strategies for Gender-Responsive Education Community Engagement Engaging communities in open

dialogues and awareness campaigns is essential to challenging deep-rooted gender norms. Collaborating
with local leaders and stakeholders to promote gender equality in education fosters collective efforts
toward inclusivity and transformation.
Strategies for Gender-Responsive Education 1 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 Framework
for Action SDG 4 aims to 'Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning
opportunities for all •SDG 5 to 'Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.' 2 Millennium
Development Goals (MDGs) •MDG 2: achieve universal primary education, with the target of ensuring
that all boys and girls complete a full course of primary schooling by 2015. •MDG 3: promote gender
equality and empower women, with the target of eliminating gender disparities in primary and secondary
education by 2005, and in all levels of education by 2015. 3 Education for All (EFA) 155 countries! It is a
movement with all the countries agreeing in making primary education accessible to all children and to
massively reduce illiteracy by the end of the decade.
Strategies for Gender-Responsive Education

If all women had a secondary education : Children death would be reduced by half, saving 3 million lives
12 million children would be saved from stunting from malnutrition Child marriages would be reduced by
2/3 education
Strategies for Gender-Responsive Education If all women had a primary education : SUCCESS Maternal
deaths would be reduced by 2/3, saving 98.000 lives There would be 14% fewer children marriages There
would be 15% fewer child death 1,7 million children would be saved from stunting from malnutriton
Did you know that in Bahrain, 64% of women have a primary education compared to 70% of men?
Hopefully, this gap will disappear for younger generations as countries ensure that all girls and boys go to
school and finish their studies. 1 E PREVIOUS TERTIARY EDUCATION NO DATA NO DATA UPPER
SECONDARY EDUCATION 41% 45% LOWER SECONDARY EDUCATION 54% 57% 70% PRIMARY
EDUCATION Education attainment

Can you imagine growing up and never reading a book on your own? The good news is that literacy rates
are improving but.

Can you imagine growing There are still more women than men who cannot write a letter. Imagine how
hard it is for them to get decent jobs

A lot of people used to think that girls Can you didn't need education. It will take many years to make up
for this inequality - or unfairness - of the past.

So right from the start, we need to be certain that girls have the same access to school as boys.
Gendered Experiences in School 1. School curricula teach that some things are for girls and others are
for boys. 2. Gendered language and assumptions are used by teachers inside the classroom. 3. Teachers
and guidance counselors encourages male students to pursue careers in the sciences but steer equally
talented female students into careers such as teachers, nurses, librarians, dieticians and the like. 4.
Teachers relate differently toward boys and girls. 5. Education textbooks use sexist language and
portrays to usual careers to be of male sex which are not gender sensitive.
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Factors Influencing Gender Disparities in Education

Reasons Why? Poverty, geographical isolation, minority status, disability, early marriage and pregnancy,
gender-based violence, and traditional attitudes about the status and role of women, are among the many
obstacles that stand in the way of women and girls fully exercising their right to participate in, complete
and benefit from education. Concern with parity may also be linked with a focus on other tangible and
quantifiable factors such as the number of classrooms and toilets, numbers of textbooks and supplies of
materials, and measurement of learning in terms of exam results. In places where there have been long
periods of war, routinized viodlence, discrimination, exploitation, exclusion, and a range of different forms
of poverty, achieving parity might be a substantive achievement of social justice, but parity on its own is a
rather limited aspiration.
Factors Influencing Gender Disparities in Education Socioeconomic Factors The socio-economic

landscape significantly influences educational access, with girls disproportionately affected in certain
societies. Poverty, lack of resources, and considerable distances to schools create substantial barriers
impeding girls' educational pursuits, perpetuating gender imbalances.
Factors Influencing Gender Disparities in Education Cultural and Societal Norms Deep-rooted
Get Owned BOYSZ! A+ 2 3 In 2014, the Philippines' fifth progress report on the MDGs stated that
"education indicators continue to lean towards girls as basic education data show that girls nearly surpass
boys in formal basic education". Similar findings were reported in the Philippines' EFA 2015 review report
which said that "for SY 2012-2013, girls outperformed boys in all education efficiency indicators. Girls
have also been outperforming boys in terms of the National Achievement Test (NAT) scores"
Comparative data consistently showing girls doing better than boys on various education indicators led
the Philippine Commission on Women (2014) to call on the education sector to address the
underperformance of boys in key education indicators as a priority gender issue.

GIRLS EDUCATION 31 million girls of primary school age are out of school 58% of children not
completing primary school are girls 34 million girls of secondary school age are out of school DC 1/4 of
young women aged 15-24 in developing countries have never completed primary school: 116 million 2/3
of the 774 million illetirate people in the world are female

There you are in Philippines! Let's look at the situation in your country

Now let's look at the education levels of adults in Philippines, where 83% of women and 81% of men have
at least a primary education. PREVIOUS TERTIARY EDUCATION NO DATA NO DATA UPPER
SECONDARY EDUCATION 55% 57% LOWER SECONDARY EDUCATION 66% 67% 81% PRIMARY
EDUCATION

Let's look at the education levels of adults in Pakistan, where many people were not able to start school
or had to leave too soon. Only 34% of women and 61% of men were able to finish primary school.
TERTIARY EDUCATION NO DATA NO DATA UPPER SECONDARY EDUCATION 32% 19% LOWER
SECONDARY EDUCATION 45% 24% 61% PRIMARY EDUCATION

Let's look at the education levels of adults in Senegal, where many people were not able to start school or
had to leave too soon. Only 17% of women and 28% of men were able to finish primary school. 9% 96
TERTIARY EDUCATION NO DATA NO DATA UPPER SECONDARY EDUCATION 15% LOWER
SECONDARY EDUCATION 28% PREVIOUS PRIMARY EDUCATION

Did you know that in United Republic of Tanzania, 59% of women have a primary education compared to
71% of men? Hopefully, this gap will disappear for younger generations as countries ensure that all girls
and boys go to school and finish their studies. PREVIOUS TERTIARY EDUCATION NO DATA NO DATA
UPPER SECONDARY EDUCATION 5% 2% LOWER SECONDARY EDUCATION 14% 9% 71%
PRIMARY EDUCATION Education attainment

In Philippines, 96% of women and 95% of men can read and write. E 95% 96% Literacy rate

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GENDER AND EDUCATION

Gender and Education

Gender and Education

Gender and Education

Impact of Gender-Responsive Education Empowerment and Equality A gender-responsive education

Strategies for Gender-Responsive Education Curriculum Development Integration of gender-sensitive

Strategies for Gender-Responsive Education Community Engagement Engaging communities in open

Strategies for Gender-Responsive Education

Gender and Education

Gender and Education

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Gender and Education

Factors Influencing Gender Disparities in Education

Factors Influencing Gender Disparities in Education Socioeconomic Factors The socio-economic

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