Formal and Nonformal Education and Empowered Behavior: a review of the research literature [impacts of the education of girls]

Explores the logical link between the evidence that sending more girls to school results in demographic change through their empowerment and the evidence that nonformal education also empowers girls and women and, thus, also leads to fewer births and healthier families

Looks first at research on the links between formal schooling and demographic change. This section is brief, because other, more comprehensive literature reviews are readily accessible. Next, looks at the mediating variable called “autonomy” or “empowerment.” Finally, reviews the research on links between nonformal education and the behaviors that lead to demographic change, and identifies additional research needed to reinforce the argument for heavier investment in nonformal education and women’s associations. [author]

Available in both English and French versions