Measuring gender equality in education: Lessons from trends in 43 countries
By fabi
Despite declines in gender inequalities in primary school enrolment in low-income countries, significant disparities persist, challenging the notion that educational imbalances are confined to secondary and higher education levels. With the shift in focus from enrolment to the quality of education and learning outcomes, the issue of non-enrolment in
primary education remains, contradicting premature declarations of success. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 and 5, which aim for quality education and reduced gender inequality, highlight the need for a comprehensive grasp of the global state of school enrolment, grade attainment, and learning to make real progress.
Psaki, S., K. McCarthy, B. Mensch (2018). “Measuring gender equality in education: Lessons from trends in 43 countries.” Population and Development Review.
