A new report shows that low-income countries lack important data on science education. This affects gender equality in education.
The report from UNESCO highlights that many girls in rural areas still face barriers to attending school due to poverty. Although there has been progress in enrollment, gaps remain, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.
While girls may perform well in reading and math, they do not always choose to pursue science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers. This lack of representation may be due to societal norms and limited role models.
Difficult words
- report — A document that gives information about something.
- barrier — Something that stops you from doing something.barriers
- gender — The state of being male or female.
- representation — How groups are shown or represented.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think girls may not choose STEM careers?
- How can society support girls in pursuing science education?
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