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NEXTgen Girls in Technology in Sri Lanka A critical analysis - Coggle…
NEXTgen Girls in Technology in Sri Lanka
A critical analysis
Gender in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has strong track record of promoting gender equality.
the UNDP ranked Sri Lanka 87nd out of 159 countries on the gender inequality index (GII).
The GII measures inequality between women and men on three dimensions: reproductive health, empowerment and economic status.
The respect for and treatment of women is highly valued in Sri Lanka due to the predominance of Buddhist cultural values.
Gender Inequality in Sri Lanka exists in terms of political representation;
however, gender inequality is not identified as a critical issue.
Education & employment in Sri Lanka
Free and compulsory education ensures high enrollment
(Highly) educated females not reflected in labor market
Higher unemployment rate & underpayment
Representation and inequality is changing
More education investments are needed to improve quality & increase relevant skills
Case - NEXTgen Girls in technology
NEXTgen Girls in Technology
Shilpa Sayura Foundation
Technical extracurriculair education in rural areas
2800 girls & 560 teachers trained
UNESCO prize for Girl’s education 2020
Possible obstacles
Social exclusion
Regional disparities in infrastructure and resources
Brain drain
Gender division in the labor market
Conclusion
Sustainability of these initiatives can be questioned, since there are many obstacles and issues which arise with these initiatives.
Further research is required. On the other hand, the program does provide women with the education needed to further their equal participation and position within Sri Lankan society.
Analysis: Pro's
Closing the gender gap (towards more blended learning and role models)
Closing the skill gap (Better facilities and more skills from a in-demand industry)
Higher positions for woman (better education and understanding of the English language) in the Sri Lankan workforce
