Gendered Impact of Globalization of Higher Education

This book explores the significant role education plays in the promotion of human development and gender equality in India, situating this progression in relation to developed nations, the other BRIC countries and the ongoing attainment of the Millennium Development Goals.

'This is an illuminating study of the role of education, particularly higher education, in gender equity and justice in a rapidly globalizing world. Geeta Nair's careful empirical analysis brings out many important relations that deserve much greater attention than they have received so far. A good addition to a literature with theoretical interest and practical relevance.'- Amartya Sen, Thomas W. Lamont University Professor, and Professor of Economics and Philosophy, at Harvard University, USA

Autorentext

Geeta Nair is Head of the Department of Business Economics and Chair of the Research Cell for PhD Studies at H. R. College of Commerce Economics, University of Mumbai, India.

Inhalt

1. Introduction

2. Macroeconomic Scenario in India

3. Review of Growth of Higher Education System in India

4. Promotion of Human Development Indices Through Higher Education

5. Reinforcing Micro Foundations of Macroeconomic Parameters

6. Concluding Remarks