The Analysis of Gender Inequality in Education in Nigeria

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The Analysis of Gender Inequality in Education in Nigeria

Wanting Hu 1*
  • 1 The Pennsylvania State University    
  • *corresponding author Wph5177@psu.edu
Published on 26 October 2023 | https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7048/18/20231342
LNEP Vol.18
ISSN (Print): 2753-7056
ISSN (Online): 2753-7048
ISBN (Print): 978-1-83558-061-5
ISBN (Online): 978-1-83558-062-2​

Abstract

In recent years, the awareness of gender equality has been gradually awakened in people’s minds. Nigeria is one of the strongest countries in Africa but still faces problems of poverty, gender discrimination, and social welfare. The paper focuses on analyzing the gender inequality in education in Nigeria, its causes, and suggesting some possible solutions. Analyzing gender inequality in education in Nigeria will provide insight into the impact of ideology and policy on education and provide a new perspective on how gender inequality in education can be improved. The study was conducted through analysis and review of previous literature and comparative data analysis of the entire educational environment in Nigeria, from elementary schools to universities and even the academic sector as a whole. This thesis finds that although gender inequality in education in Nigeria has improved in recent decades, it remains a severe problem, not primarily due to deficiencies in policymaking but rather to the entrenchment of ideas and internalization of behaviors.

Keywords:

Nigeria, education, gender inequality, education equity, policy

Hu,W. (2023). The Analysis of Gender Inequality in Education in Nigeria. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,18,291-296.
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Hu,W. (2023). The Analysis of Gender Inequality in Education in Nigeria. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,18,291-296.

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References

[1]. Fatile,J& Ejalonibu,G (2016), The MDGs and Gender Policy: Towards Achieving Gender Equality and Women Empowerment in Africa, Lagos State University Press, https://www.academia.edu/39975355/The_MDGs_and_Gender_Policy_Towards_Achieving Gender_Equality_and_Women_Empowerment_in_Africa

[2]. Ogbogu, C. O. (2011). Gender Inequality In Academia: Evidences From Nigeria. Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 4(9), 1-8.https://ezaccess.libraries.psu.edu/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/gender-inequality-academia-evidences-nigeria/docview/900377214/se-2

[3]. Primary school age education. UNICEF DATA. (2023, May 5). https://data.unicef.org/topic/education/primary-education/

[4]. Malta, V. (2019, June 24). Growing through education in Nigeria. IMF. Retrieved December 1, 2022, from https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2019/06/24/growing-through-education-in-nigeria

[5]. Central Intelligence Agency. (2023). Explore All Countries Nigeria. Central Intelligence Agency. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/nigeria/

[6]. Diamant, J. (2021, May 28). The countries with the 10 largest Christian populations and the 10 largest Muslim populations. Pew Research Center. Retrieved December 1, 2022, from https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/04/01/the-countries-with- the-10-largest-christian-populations-and-the-10-largest-muslim-populations/

[7]. Enyioko (PhD), N. (2021, April 13). Gender equality and educational system in Nigeria. SSRN. RetrievedNovember 16, 2022, from https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3825028

[8]. Report, B. G. E. M. (2022, September 22). Nigeria has more children out of school than any. other country. why? World Education Blog. Retrieved November 17, 2022, from https://world-education-blog.org/2022/09/02/nigeria-has-more-children-out-of-school-than-any-other-country-why/

[9]. The Report & Education For All (EFA). The Report & Education for All (EFA) | Global Education Monitoring Report. (2023). https://en.unesco.org/gem-report/report-education-all-efa

[10]. United Nations. (1995). Fourth World Conference on Women. United Nations. https://www.un.org/en/conferences/women/beijing1995

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