Education and Democracy in Senegal

Inbunden, Engelska, 2011

Av M. Kuenzi, Michelle T. Kuenzi

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This book examines the role of nonformal education (NFE) in African languages in promoting democracy in Senegal. Using data from a survey of rural Senegalese citizens, this is the first study to empirically test the effects of NFE on political participation and attitudes. The results indicate that NFE stimulates community and political participation and appears to have a stronger effect on participation than formal education. Both NFE and formal education increase the likelihood that people will embrace democratic, tolerant attitudes. Thus, NFE could be a potent force in the promotion of civic orientations in the emerging democracies.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2011-04-28
Mått140 x 216 x 17 mm
Vikt368 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor190
Upplaga2011
FörlagPalgrave Macmillan
ISBN9780230622333

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Sociologi inom Samhalle och politik
Pedagogik inom Psykologi och pedagogik
Kulturvetenskap inom Samhalle och politik
Etnicitet inom Samhalle och politik
Statsvetenskap och politisk teori inom Samhalle och politik
Pedagogisk teori och filosofi inom Psykologi och pedagogik

"We have long known from research in rich countries that education promotes democratic citizenship. This valuable study shows how informal literacy training plays a similar role in a poor country, surpassing even the impacts of formal schooling, especially among women. Strongly recommended for social scientists, educationist and development practitioners alike." - Michael Bratton, University Distinguished Professor of Political Science and African Studies, Michigan State University