School quality and its association with agency and academic achievements in girls and boys in secondary schools: Evidence from Bihar, India
Document Type
Article (peer-reviewed)
Publication Date
2015
Abstract
Drawing on data collected from a school-based study in India, this paper adds to the scant literature on the relationship between school quality and agency and attitudes of girls and boys in secondary schools; it also explores the better-researched association between school quality and academic competencies. The study was conducted among girls and boys in Class 10 in 30 government-run secondary schools in the state of Bihar. Findings show that classroom dynamics, particularly non-discriminatory treatment by teachers and their expression of gender egalitarian attitudes positively influenced gender role attitudes and awareness of health matters among girls and boys. It also influenced their academic performance.
DOI
10.1016/j.ijedudev.2014.12.002
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Santhya, K.G., A.J. Francis Zavier, and Shireen J. Jejeebhoy. 2015. "School quality and its association with agency and academic achievements in girls and boys in secondary schools: Evidence from Bihar, India," International Journal of Educational Development 41: 35–46.
Project
Creating a Supportive Environment for Girls’ Secondary Education in India