International Advances in Education: Global Initiatives for Equity and
Social Justice is an international research monograph series that
contributes to the body of inclusive educational policies and practices
focused on: empowering society's most vulnerable groups; raising the
ethical consciousness of those in positions of authority; and
encouraging all to take up the mantle of global equity in educational
opportunity, economic freedom and human dignity. Each themed volume in
this series draws on the research and innovative practices of
investigators, academics, educators, politicians, administrators, and
community organizers around the globe.
This volume consists of three sections; each centered on an aspect of
gender equity in the context of education. The chapters are drawn from a
wide range of countries including: Australia, China, Gambia, India,
Italy, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Slovenia, Swaziland, Grenada, Jamaica,
Trinidad, Tobago, The United States, and Turkey addressing issues of
gender equity, citizenship education, egalitarianism in sexual
orientation, and strategies to combat human trafficking. The 15 chapters
document both the progress and challenges facing those who strive for
gender equity in access to education, the portrayal of women in
curricula, and the acceptance of diverse sexual orientations within
differing country contexts and provide an overview of promising
policies, practices and replicable successful programs.
