George, T. O. and Fagbohun, Michael and Olonade, O. and Aderoju, R. (2018) RETHINKING WOMEN’S ACCESS TO EDUCATION: A PANACEA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA. In: EDULEARN18 Conference, 2nd-4th July 2018, Palma, Mallorca, Spain.
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Abstract
Education is acknowledged as paramount for achieving sustainable development of any nation. Through education, relevant skills, knowledge and values are acquired by members of the society to enable them to maximize their potentials in the ever changing world. Education and adult learning are necessary to guarantee an informed government and citizens with foresights, actions and decisions that are crucial for national goals and development. This paper examines women and access to education in Nigeria. It identifies the history, meaning, forms and purpose of women’s education. Engaging relevant archival resources, data and theories, the militating factors including cultural, economic and religious barriers affecting women’s access to education and the changes in contemporary societies are critically examined. The study concludes that education of women is a major avenue for harnessing requisite human potential for optimal development of the Nigerian state.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Education, Women, Sustainable Development, Nigeria. |
| Subjects: | Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Education |
| Depositing User: | Mrs Hannah Akinwumi |
| Date Deposited: | 20 Sep 2018 14:30 |
| Last Modified: | 20 Sep 2018 14:30 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/11866 |
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