Universal Primary Education for Girls: China.

Overview & Synopsis

Universalization of primary education (UPE) is one of the major goals of all countries in Asia and the Pacific region. The developing countries, in particular, are engaged extensively in the formulation and implementation of policies, plans, and programs aimed at making adequate and suitable opportunities for primary education available to all children as soon as possible. Lower participation rates of girls in primary education is seen as one of the main obstacles to achieving full universalization of primary education in some of the countries of the region. This volume, one of a series that provides a comparative view of the position of and progress made in UPE in six countries, focuses on China with particular reference to girls' enrollment and participation in primary education. Chapter 1 provides a background history of education in China. Chapter 2 presents proposals for strengthening public education. Chapter 3 describes several case studies of education in various locations throughout China. A summary in chapter 4 concludes the document. Four tables of significant data are provided. (DB)