Reducing discrimination against women in education

Eliminating prejudice against women in education

Description

Reducing discrimination against women in education involves implementing policies and practices that ensure equal access, participation, and treatment for girls and women at all educational levels. Key actions include eliminating gender-biased curricula, providing scholarships and support services, training educators on gender sensitivity, and enforcing anti-discrimination laws. These measures directly address barriers such as cultural stereotypes, financial constraints, and institutional biases, promoting equitable educational opportunities and empowering women to achieve their full potential.

Implementation

This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities. Agenda 21 recommends programmes to eliminate persistent negative images, stereotypes, attitudes and prejudice against women through changes in socialization patterns, the media, advertising, and formal and non-formal education.