Gender Equality: Bridging the Gap
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Perspectives on Gender Inequality and the Barrier of Culture on Education
Education plays an important role in gender equality. Two thirds of illiterate adults are women; this impacts on the lives of families and children because many mothers are the caretakers of the family. This societal challenge might also not be resolved as fast as expected and remains high on the global agenda. It is for this reason that the study will discuss how education can impact on bridgi...
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