Contributions

  • World Bank. Africa Regional Office. Human Development Dept. - Contributor

Publication

2008 - World Bank, Africa Region Human Development Dept., Washington, D.C, District of Columbia

Language

English

Word Count

15,750 words, Guess

Page Count

63 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more

Classifications

  • LCCLA1502 .S88 2008

Description

Evidence of gender inequity and inequality in terms of access, retention and performance in secondary education in Sub-Saharan Africa raises many questions. While transition rates from primary to secondary are higher for girls than boys, and the repetition rates are lower, girls still significantly trail behind boys in terms of secondary GER. This study documents and analyzes the extent and nature of gender disadvantage in junior and senior secondary education. It analyzes the causes of this disadvantage and identifies strategies that may be effective in reducing or eliminating it.

Subjects

Topics

GirlsSecondary EducationEducation (Secondary)Sex differences in educationEducation, Secondary -- Africa, Sub-SaharanSex differences in education -- Africa, Sub-SaharanGirls -- Education (Secondary) -- Africa, Sub-Saharan

Series Statement

  • World Bank working paper -- no. 140
  • Africa human development series
  • Africa Region human development series

Other Editions

  • Gender equity in junior and senior secondary education in Sub-Saharan AfricaWorld Bank, Africa Region Human Development Dept.2008-01-01

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