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THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION TOWORDS GENDER EQUALITY
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Achieving gender equality is a social issue common not only to developing countries but also to developed countries. How can this gender inequality be overcome, and what role can community education play in it? This is precisely the question addressed in this paper. This paper reviews the situation of women in Japan from the perspective of inequality. Japan reveals that it is a country with large inequalities in labor and political and social participation. The role of education in this transformative practice is debated. In addition, We will introduce what kind of abilities are required and what kind of educational practice is necessary to realize them, based on practical examples. Three conclusions are pointed out. First, this case study demonstrates that participants have the ability to independently create their own learning. At the same time, however, it points out that it is essential to participate and learn in practice. Second, formal learning opportunities up to college did not develop this ability. Third, learning to overcome discrimination is not a matter of individual knowledge or ability, but a collaborative effort, and through participation in collaborative activities, we can solidify our own views and ways of thinking.
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