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Robeyns, Ingrid – Theory and Research in Education, 2006
This article analyses three normative accounts that can underlie educational policies, with special attention to gender issues. These three models of education are human capital theory, rights discourses and the capability approach. I first outline five different roles that education can play. Then I analyse these three models of educational…
Descriptors: Human Capital, Gender Issues, Educational Policy, Role of Education