Gender inclusive education in higher education: illusory or a necessity?

Abdul Majid, Hariyati Shahrima and Zubairi, Ainol Madziah (2009) Gender inclusive education in higher education: illusory or a necessity? In: Strengthening Higher Education for a Successful Workforce. IIUM Press and IPPTN, Kuala Lumpur, pp. 167-177. ISBN 9789675272066

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Abstract

Introduction: Malaysia, which achieved its independence in 1957, has undergone incredible socio-economic changes that have brought about wealth to its citizens. The growth and development of the Malaysian economy can largely be attributed to the success of the Malaysian education system which has seen literacy rate increases from 80 per cent for men in 1980 to more than 90 per cent in 2000. Similar increase is also observed in women, albeit slightly lower; from 62 per cent in 1980 to 82 per cent in 2000 (Aminah, 1998). The Malaysian higher education system has also undergone great transfonnations in the last five decades with, to date, a two-fold increase in the number of government universities compared to before the turn of the century.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Additional Information:	1821/5772 (LA1238S915M 2009)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	gender, education, higher education
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Education Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Psychology
Depositing User:	Mrs. Wan Salwati Wan Salleh
Date Deposited:	06 Oct 2011 16:14
Last Modified:	21 Jun 2021 02:39
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/5772

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