This policy paper focuses on the less recognized effects of gender norms on boys’ schooling, particularly at secondary level and amongst those from the poorest families. It urges the need to address boys’ disadvantage and disengagement in education.

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Keywords

gender equality, boys, healthy masculinity, gender norms, dropout, reading, literacy, poverty, stereotype, research, data

Focus Area

Resource Type

  • Report

Language

  • English - English

Region

  • Global

Topic

  • School & Classroom Instruction