Women Teachers in Africa Challenges and possibilities

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Synopsis

Through qualitative research methods, this book engages in a holistic understanding of cultural, economic, and institutional forces that interact to produce the underrepresentation of women as school teachers in four sub-Saharan African countries.
Comparative case studies at the national level, using a common research design, show that teaching, despite being an attractive civil service job, offers low salaries and many challenges, especially when it takes place in rural areas. Combining professional duties with demanding family responsibilities further diminishes women’s ability to stay in the teaching profession. The studies in this book attempt to bridge research findings with policy by developing action plans in cooperation with ministries of education of the respective countries.
Women Teachers in Africa will be of interest to academic researchers, undergraduate and postgraduate students in the relevant fields, as well as development professionals, aid agency staff and education policy experts.

Book details

Author:
Nelly P. Stromquist, Steven J. Klees, Jing Lin
ISBN:
9781315412368
Related ISBNs:
9781315412375, 9781138220669, 9781138220669, 9781138220669, 9781315412375
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
200
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2020-02-25
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2017
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Education, Nonfiction