Education and Gender in Latin America

This volume provides a comparative and empirical exploration of how educational systems in Latin America are addressing persistent gender inequalities. Bringing together researchers based in Latin American and European universities, this edited volume combines original empirical analysis with policy-oriented discussion of what works in the pursuit of educational equity. From teachers' beliefs, grading bias and classroom practices to the gendered implications of the digital divide, each chapter examines how policy innovation and academic cooperation can build more inclusive learning environments. The volume addresses the underrepresentation of women in STEM across the transitions that shape their trajectories, inclusive education and quality improvement in seven Latin American countries between 2000 and 2024, the promise and the limits of online higher education, the uneven incorporation of artificial intelligence into teaching and international collaboration, and the gendered skills gap that keeps women's educational advantage from translating into labour-market rewards. Grounded in evidence from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico and Peru, the volume treats regional cooperation as a practical policy instrument rather than an abstract aspiration, and closes by considering how higher education and science diplomacy can consolidate a shared EU–CELAC space in education, science, technology and innovation. This volume is essential reading for researchers, policymakers and development professionals committed to transforming education for equity and regional development.