Towards Equity in Mathematics Education Gender, Culture, and Diversity /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Forgasz, Helen (Editor), Rivera, Ferdinand (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2012.
• Series: Advances in Mathematics Education,
• Subjects: Education.; Mathematics > Study and teaching.; Sociology.; Cultural studies.; Sex (Psychology).; Gender expression.; Gender identity.; Education, general.; Gender Studies.; Mathematics Education.; Cultural Studies.

The pursuit of equity in mathematics education is an important concern in the history of the present. Since there is no doubt about the significant role of mathematics in almost every aspect of life, it means that all individuals regardless of sex, in any age range, and in whatever context need to b...

Table of Contents:

• Series Preface
• Section 1: Equity and gender
• Section 2: Equity and culture
• Section 3: Equity and curriculum diversity.