Education
The ABC of Gender Equality in Education
Aptitude, Behaviour, Confidence
This fascinating compilation of the recent data on gender differences in education
presents a wealth of data, analysed from a multitude of angles in a clear and lively
way. In particular it looks at underperformance among boys, lack of self confidence
among girls and family, school and societal influences before addressing policies
to help boys and girls reach their full potential.
Published on March 05, 2015Also available in: French
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Foreword and Acknowledgements | |
| Executive summary | |
| Reader's Guide | |
| Emerging gender gaps in education | |
| Tackling underperformance among boys | |
| Girls' lack of self-confidence | |
| Expectations and reality for school-leavers | |
| How family, school and society affect boys' and girls' performance at school | |
| Policies and practices to help boys and girls fulfil their potential | |
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