Gender and adult education

The main topic of this thesis is gender - the search for context creation and developments. Seeks to identify the causes and context of unequal access to the men and women in our society. Through education, trying to find possible ways of solving this problem. The work clarifies the basic concepts, the formation of gender, gender stereotypes. Socialization is here understood as a lifelong process during which gender shapes. Furthermore, attempts to bring the role of the school and school system, which maintains social inequality. The school is regarded as an institution that tensions while favorably strengthening an individual's gender identity. It also describes the legislative framework should provide outlook, but also ensure equal access of men and women to education. Further clarifying the concepts, objectives and functions of adult education, especially from the perspective of women. Outlines the problems and obstacles that women often face in trying to educate. Seeks to affect educational opportunities for women within the meaning of the coherence of the labor market and education system. Points to the vertical and horizontal gender segregation of the labor market. It also mentions the practice of affirmative action - affirmative action and gender mainstreaming. He also specific learning opportunities..