Changes in education levels across generations in Africa are linked to religion

Melina R. Platas ()

Nature, 2023, vol. 618, issue 7963, 31-32

Abstract: Census data from across Africa reveal that religion is a strong predictor of whether a child is likely to complete more or less education than their parents. The analysis calls into question current approaches to closing education gaps.

Keywords: Society; Education (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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