Hey, curious minds! Education is proving to be a game-changer for women's development in China. A recent white paper shows how smart investments and equal access are opening doors from preschool all the way to postgraduate studies. 🎓🚀
Investing in the future: Over the past decade, China has kept its state education spending above 4% of GDP. That commitment built the largest education system in the world and fueled high-quality growth. By 2024, average schooling years reached 11.21, with a 95.9% retention rate in compulsory education and over 60% gross enrollment in higher ed.
Closing the gender gap: Girls and women now enjoy nearly equal access at every stage:
- Kindergarten: 47.3% are girls (16.94 million).
- Primary & junior high: girls make up 46.98% of the 9-year compulsory system, with net enrollment above 99.9%.
- Senior high: 49.3% female students in regular schools.
- Higher education: women account for 50.76% of undergrads and 50.01% of postgrads.
- Adult & vocational learning: 54% of students in specialized programs are women (5.13 million).
These solid stats show that education empowerment is the bedrock of women's all-around development in China. By tearing down barriers and investing in learning, a whole generation of women is poised to shape the future. 💪📈
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Reference(s):
Education empowerment: Key drivers for women's development in China
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