Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
gender equality, Uganda, secondary schools, education
College
David O. McKay School of Education
Department
Educational Leadership and Foundations
Abstract
The International Bill of Rights declares education to be a human right (UN, 1948) which, if denied, limits the opportunities for personal development and growth. At the World Education Forum in 2000 held in Dakar, Senegal by UNESCO, the international community agreed to the Dakar Framework for Action. This agreement states a timeframe within which to achieve certain educational goals. Among these were the goals of achieving gender parity in education by 2005 and gender equality by 2015 (UNESCO, 2003). As a participant in the conference, the Ugandan government agreed to these goals, and as such has an obligation to see that they are carried out. This provides the foundation for the research we performed in Uganda.
Recommended Citation
Howard, Martha and Hite, Dr. Julie
(2013)
"Gender Equity in Ugandan Secondary Schools,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 54.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/54