Gender Inequality in Education and STEM
World goal: By 2030, all forms of discrimination against women will no longer exist. Task: How can we improve gender equality in education and STEM? 4A and 4B participated in a class debate, based on the topic of gender inequality after completing a Kahoot quiz in small groups. During the Kahoot, the following information was presented: Barriers that affect education in third world countries include school fees, limited resources, issues of early marriage, lack of transport and inadequate sanitation facilities in schools. Schools might also lack sufficient numbers of female teachers, who can support girls' specific needs and can act as role models. Most parents would want their children to be educated, but they are often forced to make the difficult choice between which of their children goes to school. This often means that girls miss out on school because boys are seen as more likely to get good jobs within their communities. Children who don’t go to sc