Girls’

Education
Eliza Hendrick
1 in 10 girls around
the world are
unhappy being
girls
 Questions
What are the causes of How are girls treated
1 gender inequality in 2 differently than boys in
education? school?

What problems do these

How can girls’ education
3 inequalities cause around 4 be improved?
the world?
 5.5 million more
girls are out of
school than boys
- Gender stereotypes - Conflict
- Prioritization of boys’ - Distance
education - Violence and
- Poverty restrictions on
movement
 Schools are not
made for girls
- Infrastructure - Teachers’
- Dress code perceptions of
students
The students teachers believe will
succeed end up being more successful

Teachers see boys as Girls have lower

smarter self-esteem
Girls’ STEM performance is Directly affects performance
then lower
 Benefits of Girls’ Education

1 Economic growth 2 More effective leadership

Effect continues to other

3 Healthier society 4 generations
 Improving girls’
education
- Prioritize education - High quality schools
- Lower cost - Advertise
- Decrease violence - Be creative
 ACTION
Interactive lesson with local
elementary school
Activity #1
Activity #2
Activity #3
INFORMATIONAL SLIDESHOW
Moving Forward
- Recognize your biases

- Educate others
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Thank You!
Questions?