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What does it mean?
Bellow states that if women are to do the same work as men, they must receive the same education.
In plain terms
Women doing the same work as men need the same education.
What can you take from it?
Ensure equal education to enable equal work opportunity.

Where it applies

  • workplace policy
  • education reform
  • gender equality

Putting it to work

  • advocate equal access to education
  • match training to job demands

Questions to consider

  • What education barriers remain for women?
  • How does training affect work equality?

Another view

Equal education is necessary but not always sufficient for equal work outcomes.

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