Girls’ Education in Yemen

Embark on a poignant case study shedding light on the subordinate position of Yemeni women in a conservative, male-dominated society, where challenges persist in girls’ education. Positioned as the last among 142 countries for gender equality, Yemen grapples with a school curriculum that perpetuates traditional values of social injustice. This study aims to explore the role of the education curriculum in Yemen, unravel how it represents women, and delve into the consequential impact on the status of Yemeni women.

Rooted in theories of gender equity and equality in education, the conceptual framework serves as a lens to dissect Yemeni curricula and girls’ education. The research, conducted through face-to-face and electronic questionnaires with eight Yemeni women aged 25 to 35, uncovers a glaring absence of female voices in the curriculum and highlights the influential role of literature in promoting gender equality.