Women in Developing Countries

Women in most developing countries still receive less schooling than men. There is compelling evidence that the education of girls and women promotes both individual and national well-being. When women are deprived of an education, individuals, families, and children, as well as the societies in which they live, suffer. When women are adequately educated everyone benefits. The volume illustrates the importance of economic and cultural differences among developing countries in explaining variations in the manner in which these costs and benefits influence schooling choices. The book brings together information on women’s education and development, reviews research results for each developing region, identifies gaps in current knowledge, and discusses problems of methodology.