Educated Girls and Women in Tanzania - Socio-cultural Interpretations of the Meaning of Education
Research summary
The multidisciplinary research project explores achievements and challenges of educational equity policies, processes and practices in Tanzania. The project focuses on socio-cultural interpretations of the meaning of education for girls and women, including girls and women with disabilities.
The studies analyse experience and perceptions of girls and women, who have succeeded to continue their educational path up to secondary and higher education, on the meaning of education in their lives.
The project aims at providing a research-based complementary perspective to the education sector development process in Tanzania, and enhancing the role of research in stakeholder dialogue on education, gender and inclusive education.
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Research title
Educated Girls and Women in Tanzania - Socio-cultural Interpretations of the Meaning of Education
Research timeline
1.1.2007 - 1.12.2011
Keywords
Education Gender Inclusive Education
Region
Africa
Countries
Finland
Institution
University of Jyväskylä
Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy
Jyväskylä, Finland
Head of research
Elina Lehtomäki
Research team
Team leader Elina Lehtomäki, Adjunct Professor/Docent, University Researcher, Ph.D. (Education)Adviser
Research Advisor Commissioner, Prof. Eustella Bhalalusesa, Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Tanzania
Researchers: Ms Magreth Matonya, Ms Mari-Anne Okkolin, Ms Hanna Posti-Ahokas
Partners
School of Education, University of Dar es Salaam
Contact information
Elina Lehtomäki
elina.k.lehtomaki@jyu.fi
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Record last updated
21.1.2014