Problem
Inequality in education
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Discrimination in educationDependence on prejudicial treatment in education
Segregation in education
Active prejudice within education system
Nature:
Unlimited educational opportunity is only available to the rich, and to a few among those of genius and talent who are poor, if they are discovered. In developed countries it is the universities and colleges which are out of reach for millions; in the developing countries it is education after age thirteen or fourteen. Even where free education is available, the poor student lacks equal nutrition, equal probability of good health, and equal reinforcement in their family environment for their scholastic endeavours. Minority students are discriminated against in a number of ways, up to and including the practice of apartheid or racial segregation and enrolment in inferior schools. Segregation on the basis of sex, aptitude, handicap or intelligence testing is also widespread.
Broader Problems:
SegregationObstacles to educationInequality of opportunityDenial of right to educationUnethical practices in educationInadequate education system Narrower Problems:
Dual school systemsFragmented schoolingOutdated school materialsSingle-sex education Denial of education to minoritiesSexual discrimination in educationInadequate education of indigenous peoplesUnequal opportunities for foreign studentsUnequal access to education among countriesSegregation of handicapped children in educationInequality of access to education within countriesDiscrimination against local educational facilitiesInadequate educational facilities for disabled personsInadequate education of girlsInadequate education of boys Strategies:
Integrating educationSegregating in educationUsing inequality in educationReducing discrimination in educationReducing inequality in educationPreserving inequality in education References:
Stangvik, Gunnar: Self-Concept and School SegregationStephan, Walter G and Feagin, Joe R: School Desegregation: past, present, and futureQuay, Richard H: In Pursuit of Equality of Educational Opportunity: a selective bibliography and guideReynolds, Cecil R and Mann, Lester: Encyclopedia of Special Education: reference for the education of the handicapped and other exceptional children and adults Subject(s):
Education → Education Societal Problems → Dependence
Societal Problems → Imbalances
Society → Segregation
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
22.07.2021 – 17:43 CEST