Gender differences in the schooling experiences of adolescents
in low-income countries: The case of Kenya (PDF) Mensch,Barbara
S.; Lloyd,Cynthia B. Studies in Family Planning 29(2): 167-184
Publication date: 1998 Although a growing proportion of young
people is spending some time in school between puberty and
marriage, little research on education in developing countries
has been focused on adolescent issues. This article examines the
school environment in Kenya and the ways it can help or hinder
adolescents. Gender differences are considered with a view
toward illuminating some factors that may present particular
obstacles or opportunities for girls. Using both qualitative and
quantitative data, 36 primary schools in rural areas in three
districts of Kenya are studied. These schools are chosen to
reflect the spectrum of school quality in the country. The focus
in this study is on primary schools because the majority of
adolescents in school attend primary school. In these schools,
where considerable variatio