Educational opportunity for girls and women: a review of problems and some suggestions for action; aids to programming UNICEF assistance to education; girls' education 1

Anonymous

Notes, Comments, UNESCO (18, New Series): 20

1979


Document Number: 333987
This paper summarizes discussion of a consultative panel meeting of UNESCO held in Bangkok in 1979. Problems of access for girls to formal education in developing countries are discussed. Particular difficulties in rural areas are referred to. Alternative approaches to the provision of equal educational opportunities for girls and women, and programmes to overcome economic pressures and social, cultural and religious factors which impede women's progress in the educational field are discussed. Relevant research and legislation are also referred to.

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