Why Do Girls in Rural China Have Lower School Enrollment?

Boys are more likely than girls to attend school in rural China. There is evidence that gender equity is a "luxury good"; the demand for female schooling is more income elastic than that for male schooling. Maternal education generally has a stronger effect on primary school enrollment and...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Song, L, Appleton, S, Knight, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2006