Convergence and divergence in the gender and literacy connection: recent developments
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Resumo: | This article examines the theoretical assumptions and empirical findings of three discrete perspectives guiding research on adult literacy. These perspectives are: literacy as a decontextualized basic skill, literacy as a social practice embedded in local conditions, and literacy as a tool for individual and collective empowerment, especially for the empowerment of women. Divergence exists along several lines: the conception of literacy, the imputed potential of literacy to contribute to national development and modifying social conditions, the potential for a valid standardized measurement of literacy skills, the role of mediators in the processing of print literacy, and to the power of context to determine the possibility of literacy to becoming a stable practice. Convergence exists when considering literacy programs difficult to implement and in great need of long-term political commitment, adequate teacher training, and financial resources appropriate for the expressed literacy objectives. From the perspective of womens empowerment, the content of literacy messages and participatory learning methodologies in literacy programs, as well as the need for multisectoral support, is crucial. Iliteracy rates are slowly decreasing throughout the world, but the absolute number of those unable to read or write is increasing. Persistently, women comprise two-thirds of the illiterates. Current poverty conditions and the mechanisms in place to counter their manifestations work against the participation of learners in literacy programs and their subsequent application of literacy skills to everyday life. The article is based on a review of the recent literature on adult literacy, most of which has appeared in books and journals in English. |
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Convergence and divergence in the gender and literacy connection: recent developments Convergência e divergência na conexão entre gênero e letramento: novos avanços Jovens e adultosAlfabetizaçãoMulheresYoungsters and adultLiteracyWomen This article examines the theoretical assumptions and empirical findings of three discrete perspectives guiding research on adult literacy. These perspectives are: literacy as a decontextualized basic skill, literacy as a social practice embedded in local conditions, and literacy as a tool for individual and collective empowerment, especially for the empowerment of women. Divergence exists along several lines: the conception of literacy, the imputed potential of literacy to contribute to national development and modifying social conditions, the potential for a valid standardized measurement of literacy skills, the role of mediators in the processing of print literacy, and to the power of context to determine the possibility of literacy to becoming a stable practice. Convergence exists when considering literacy programs difficult to implement and in great need of long-term political commitment, adequate teacher training, and financial resources appropriate for the expressed literacy objectives. From the perspective of womens empowerment, the content of literacy messages and participatory learning methodologies in literacy programs, as well as the need for multisectoral support, is crucial. Iliteracy rates are slowly decreasing throughout the world, but the absolute number of those unable to read or write is increasing. Persistently, women comprise two-thirds of the illiterates. Current poverty conditions and the mechanisms in place to counter their manifestations work against the participation of learners in literacy programs and their subsequent application of literacy skills to everyday life. The article is based on a review of the recent literature on adult literacy, most of which has appeared in books and journals in English. Este artigo examina as hipóteses teóricas e os resultados empíricos de três perspectivas distintas que orientam a pesquisa em alfabetização de adultos. É baseado em uma revisão da literatura recente sobre o tema, cuja maior parte apareceu em livros e periódicos em língua inglesa. As perspectivas são: alfabetização como uma habilidade básica descontextualizada; alfabetização como prática social imersa em condições locais (letramento); e alfabetização (letramento) como ferramenta para o empowerment individual e coletivo, especialmente de mulheres. As divergências encontradas referem-se: ao conceito de alfabetização/letramento, ao potencial atribuído à alfabetização para o desenvolvimento nacional e melhoria das condições sociais, à possibilidade de uma medida padronizada válida das habilidades de alfabetização, ao papel dos mediadores no processo de alfabetização e ao poder do contexto na determinação do letramento como uma prática estável. As convergências existem ao se considerar os programas de alfabetização como de difícil implementação e carentes de comprometimento político a longo prazo, de capacitação adequada de professores e de recursos financeiros apropriados aos objetivos declarados de alfabetização. Da perspectiva do empowerment de mulheres, o conteúdo das mensagens letradas e a necessidade de suporte multissetorial são cruciais. Taxas de analfabetismo estão decaindo lentamente em todo o mundo, mas o número absoluto daqueles incapazes de ler ou escrever está aumentando. Mulheres continuam a representar dois terços dos analfabetos. Condições atuais de pobreza e os mecanismos implantados para conter suas manifestações trabalham contra a participação dos alunos de programas de alfabetização e contra a subsequente aplicação das habilidades de alfabetização à vida cotidiana. Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Educação2001-07-01info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://www.revistas.usp.br/ep/article/view/2786810.1590/S1517-97022001000200008Educação e Pesquisa; v. 27 n. 2 (2001); 301-320Educação e Pesquisa; Vol. 27 No. 2 (2001); 301-320Educação e Pesquisa; Vol. 27 Núm. 2 (2001); 301-3201678-46341517-9702reponame:Educação e Pesquisainstname:Universidade de São Paulo (USP)instacron:USPporhttps://www.revistas.usp.br/ep/article/view/27868/29640Copyright (c) 2017 Educação e Pesquisainfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessStromquist, Nelly P.2014-10-24T15:36:56Zoai:revistas.usp.br:article/27868Revistahttps://www.revistas.usp.br/ep/indexPUBhttps://www.revistas.usp.br/ep/oai||revedu@usp.br1678-46341517-9702opendoar:2014-10-24T15:36:56Educação e Pesquisa - Universidade de São Paulo (USP)false |
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Convergence and divergence in the gender and literacy connection: recent developments Convergência e divergência na conexão entre gênero e letramento: novos avanços |
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Convergence and divergence in the gender and literacy connection: recent developments |
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Convergence and divergence in the gender and literacy connection: recent developments Stromquist, Nelly P. Jovens e adultos Alfabetização Mulheres Youngsters and adult Literacy Women |
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Convergence and divergence in the gender and literacy connection: recent developments |
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Convergence and divergence in the gender and literacy connection: recent developments |
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Convergence and divergence in the gender and literacy connection: recent developments |
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Convergence and divergence in the gender and literacy connection: recent developments |
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Convergence and divergence in the gender and literacy connection: recent developments |
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Stromquist, Nelly P. |
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Stromquist, Nelly P. |
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Stromquist, Nelly P. |
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Jovens e adultos Alfabetização Mulheres Youngsters and adult Literacy Women |
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Jovens e adultos Alfabetização Mulheres Youngsters and adult Literacy Women |
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This article examines the theoretical assumptions and empirical findings of three discrete perspectives guiding research on adult literacy. These perspectives are: literacy as a decontextualized basic skill, literacy as a social practice embedded in local conditions, and literacy as a tool for individual and collective empowerment, especially for the empowerment of women. Divergence exists along several lines: the conception of literacy, the imputed potential of literacy to contribute to national development and modifying social conditions, the potential for a valid standardized measurement of literacy skills, the role of mediators in the processing of print literacy, and to the power of context to determine the possibility of literacy to becoming a stable practice. Convergence exists when considering literacy programs difficult to implement and in great need of long-term political commitment, adequate teacher training, and financial resources appropriate for the expressed literacy objectives. From the perspective of womens empowerment, the content of literacy messages and participatory learning methodologies in literacy programs, as well as the need for multisectoral support, is crucial. Iliteracy rates are slowly decreasing throughout the world, but the absolute number of those unable to read or write is increasing. Persistently, women comprise two-thirds of the illiterates. Current poverty conditions and the mechanisms in place to counter their manifestations work against the participation of learners in literacy programs and their subsequent application of literacy skills to everyday life. The article is based on a review of the recent literature on adult literacy, most of which has appeared in books and journals in English. |
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