The Phenomenon of Gender Inequality in Access to and Equity in University Education in Nigeria
Abstract
Education is a fulcrum for achieving progress in all aspects of human life. This is in consonance with the 1998 World Conference on Education Commitment that higher education should be geared towards development and progress. Therefore, it is expected that higher education is equally accessible to all, all persons seeking higher education have optimal range of choice and participation of women in higher education should be emphasized. This paper, therefore, examine the meaning of gender inequality, access and equity, as well as the rationale to ensure gender equitable access in university education in Nigeria. Also, the paper highlights the trends in male and female enrolment in university education and the factors that give rise to gender inequality in equitable access to university education in Nigeria. Finally, the paper examines measures to enhance gender equitable access to university education in Nigeria.Downloads
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2013-09-21
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The Phenomenon of Gender Inequality in Access to and Equity in University Education in Nigeria. (2013). Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 4(7), 129. https://www.richtmann.org/journal/index.php/mjss/article/view/688