Qualitative study of parental perceptions of barriers & enablers of girls’ education in Monywa, Myanmar
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2021
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In Myanmar, there are no significant gaps in literacy rates for boys and girls in the age group 15-19 years. However, the gap gradually increases after the age of 19. The study explored parents’ attitudes towards girls’ and boys’ schooling in Monywa, Myanmar to better understand parental perceptions. Findings show both rural and urban parents equally in favor of educating both daughters and sons, even when there’s a financial struggle for the family. One respondent observed that girls’ education was more likely to be prioritized if the girl was smart, while boys’ education was likely to be prioritized regardless.
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LITERACY, GIRLS, EDUCATION, HIGHER EDUCATION, SCHOOLING, PERCEPTION, SURVEY, MYANMAR, FAR EAST ASIA