Gender Issues in Technical and Vocational Education Programs. Premier Reference Source. Advances in Higher Education and Professional Development (AHEPD) Book Series

Technical and vocational education helps to empower marginalized sections of society by increasing their employability. However, access to skills training provided by formal technical and vocational institutions is often limited for these sections of society. Women from poor communities are especially disadvantaged in this regard due to community or family beliefs that undermine their potential for career development and economic independence. "Gender Issues in Technical and Vocational Education Programs" is an essential critical resource that probes the issue of gender equity in specialized educational programs, such as vocational or technical education programs. It also presents global initiatives that are being undertaken to enhance the access to technical and vocational education programs to all citizens. Featuring coverage on topics such as digital economy, skill development, and STEM education, this book is ideal for academicians, researchers, social scientists, educators, policymakers, government officials, and professionals. Chapters include: (1) Gender Gap in Skill Development: An Analytical Review (Anjuli Chandra); (2) Youth Participation in the National Development Plan Through Technical and Vocational Education and Training: The Case of Young Black Women in South Africa (Johannes Ntshilagane Mampane); (3) Gender Issues and Priorities in Republic of Belarus (Albina Sibirskaya); (4) Gender Issues in Vocational Education and Training in India: Imperatives and Challenges (Disha Singh); (5) Skill Challenge in Bengaluru's Garment Industry: A Gender Perspective (Karan Peer); (6) Gender Equity and Social Inclusion: Holistic Approach to Education, Training, and Labor Market Demand (Suraiya Tabassum); (7) Vocational Education and Training for Women: A Gender Divide Perspective (Shikha Jyoti Deka); (8) How Bangladesh Is Increasing the Employability of Females with Technical Training Programs (Paula E. Faulkner, Shahana Begum, and Chastity Warren English); (9) Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurial Intention Among Corp Members in Southwestern Nigeria (Adedeji Oluwaseun Adewusi); (10) Skill Development, Skill Premium, and Technological Change: A Gender-Based Approach (Harshil Sharma); (11) Significant Influences of Digital Literacy to Promote Gender Equity and Equality in Education: Digital Literacy Perspective (Chammika Mallawaarachchi); and (12) Gender-Responsive TVET Framework: An Indian Perspective (Shashi Bala and Puja Singhal).