Gender Inequity in African University Engineering Programs

Authors

  • Eric Fredua-Kwarteng
  • Catherine Effah

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2017.89.9840

Keywords:

Engineering, Africa, social justice, affirmative strategies, advocacy, gender

Abstract

African women are grossly underrepresented in undergraduate engineering programs across universities in Africa. This paper reviews policies that some African universities have adopted to address the problem and suggests strategies for greater gender equality.

Author Biographies

Eric Fredua-Kwarteng

Eric Fredua-Kwarteng is an educational policy consultant based in Toronto, Canada.

Catherine Effah

Catherine Effah is consultant for the State Enterprises Commission, Ghana.

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Published

2017-04-15

How to Cite

Fredua-Kwarteng, E., & Effah, C. (2017). Gender Inequity in African University Engineering Programs. International Higher Education, (89), 18–19. https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2017.89.9840

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Section

Africa Focus