The Disposition and Cultural Constraints to Female Participation in Higher Education (a Case Study of University of Ilorin)
The Disposition and Cultural Constraints to Female Participation in Higher Education (a Case Study of University of Ilorin)
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
Higher education is expanding internationally, both in response to state investment in the knowledge economy and as a consequence of new private and offshore providers. The Task Force on Higher Education and Society (2000) emphasizes that knowledge is a springboard for economic growth and development, making the promotion of a culture that supports its creation and dissemination an essential task. If any society is to succeed in this globalized economy, then the collective contribution from and participation of all citizens is a prerequisite. Many international communities have recognized the importance of gender issues. Gender issues are not only a matter of social...
