Education Flashcards

(5 cards)

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What does Adamson say?

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In many developing nations in education of women in now a norm rather than an exception.

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What does Boserup say?

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Greater educational opportunities for girls can break the cycle of early childbearing.

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What does Richards say?

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Education may simply make people more discontented and rebellious if they cannot use their education to improve their lives.
- In Sierra Leone’s civil war the leaders of the rebels were well-educated young men who had come into contact with radical ideas in their education, but could see no future for themselves in Sierra Leone as it was.

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Human capital?

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The theory that a countries people are a potential source of wealth; by educating its people, a country can increase its human capital.

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The Brain Drain/Human capital flight?

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The emigration or immigration of individuals who have received advanced training or education at home

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