PERSPECTIVES ON GENDER EQUALITY IN EDUCATION
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47743/asas-2025-1-823Keywords:
gender equality, education, education access, equal opportunities, educational indicatorsAbstract
Gender equality in education goes beyond achieving gender parity in enrolment ratios, it also involves recognizing more subtle and complex mechanisms, such as the transmission of stereotypes, gender roles, and educational curriculum that may limit or influence the choices made by both girls and boys. The article explores the complex link between gender and education, emphasizing the importance of equal access as a fundamental human right and a central pillar of equitable societies. The article focuses on two main directions: an overview of relevant legislative frameworks and strategies addressing gender equality in education, and an analysis of key gender equality indicators in education, derived from the model developed by Subrahmanian (2005). Using a secondary data analysis based on international and national sources (official statistics, specialized reports and analyses, legislation) the study highlights disparities in enrolment, subject choice, teaching staff composition, exam performance, and employment outcomes by gender.
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