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Theoretical Perspectives on Gender in Education: The Case of Eastern and Southern Africa

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Education, Equity and Transformation

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In recent years, throughout Eastern and Southern Africa, there has been a proliferation of research on gender in education. It is possible to point to a wide variety of publications, courses and programmes planned and organized by universities, national governments, international organizations, non-governmental organizations and the private sector relating to this field. This article examines the feminist and gender theories underpinning all these endeavors. The theories are assessed for their potential capacity to assist in elucidating the complex relationship between gender and development within the region.

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Mannathoko, C. (1999). Theoretical Perspectives on Gender in Education: The Case of Eastern and Southern Africa. In: Soudien, C., Kallaway, P., Breier, M. (eds) Education, Equity and Transformation. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4076-8_5

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