Gender differences in political efficacy and attitudes toward women's rights as influenced by national and school contexts: Analysis from the IEA Civic Education Study

Abstract

Theories and research on gender and civic engagement have changed dramatically since studies were conducted 50 years ago. Over time, definitions of political socialization, knowledge, and engagement have all evolved, and with these developments come differences in how we view male and female political and civic engagement.

Citation

Barber, C. and Torney-Purta, J. (2009), "Gender differences in political efficacy and attitudes toward women's rights as influenced by national and school contexts: Analysis from the IEA Civic Education Study", Baker, D.P. and Wiseman, A.W. (Ed.) Gender, Equality and Education from International and Comparative Perspectives (International Perspectives on Education and Society, Vol. 10), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 357-394. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1479-3679(2009)0000010014