Gender and Education in Pakistan

By Rashida Quershi and JANE RARIEYA

This book explores gender and education in Pakistan by looking at the underlying processes that result in diff erent patterns of educational experiences of and outcomes for females and males. All the chapters are based on research studies that were conducted in different parts of Pakistan and explore diverse aspects of gender in relation to education. The book makes gender issues in education in Pakistan more visible by illustrating how gender is both a very personal and yet, public issue, and calls for more carefully thought out approaches to dealing with gender disadvantage in the education system.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195473760
• ISBN13: 9780195473766
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 267 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.8" x 0.8" x 8.8"