ERIC Number: EJ1474597
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Publication Date: 2025-Jun
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Bridging the Gap: A Narrative Synthesis of Interventions Promoting Gender Equality in Schools in India
Ritwika Nag1; Poornima Bhola2; N. Janardhana1; Lucy Warrinner3; Sphoorthi G. Prabhu1; Mutharaju Arelingaiah1; A. L. Krupa1; K. P. Jayalaxmi1; Siobhan Hugh-Jones3
School Psychology International, v46 n3 p215-241 2025
Global gender inequality is a persistent challenge, and India grapples with gender disparities in various realms. Targeted initiatives are essential, particularly during adolescents' formative years, to promote gender equity. Research on gender attitudes and norms in Indian schools is scarce, with even fewer studies evaluating the impact of interventions in this context. This narrative synthesis explores interventions implemented in Indian schools to promote gender equality. We conducted a systematic review, using a narrative synthesis approach, with five studies that focused on school-based interventions addressing gender attitudes and norms among Indian adolescents. All five interventions demonstrated improved gender equality outcomes, indicating that Indian schools an effectively cultivate gender-equitable attitudes and behaviors in adolescents. Future research should assess the long-term effectiveness and adaptability of these interventions across diverse contexts.
Descriptors: Intervention, Sex Fairness, Equal Education, Foreign Countries, Behavior Standards, Social Behavior, Adolescents, Adolescent Attitudes, Secondary School Students, Student Attitudes
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Education Level: Secondary Education
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Identifiers - Location: India
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Author Affiliations: 1Department of Psychiatric Social Work, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India; 2Department of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India; 3Department of Psychology, University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health, Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK