Adolescent girls' capabilities in Nepal: a synopsis of the evidence
This digest explores what is known about girls바카라 사이트™ capability development and the interventions to support them as they move toward adulthood
Abstract
This digest brings together both of GAGE바카라 사이트™s comprehensive evidence mappings and summarises what is known about Nepali adolescent girls바카라 사이트™ capability development and the interventions meant to support them as they move toward adulthood. Touching on all six capability domains of GAGE바카라 사이트™s conceptual framework 바카라 사이트” education and learning; bodily autonomy, integrity and freedom from violence; sexual and reproductive health, health and nutrition; psychosocial wellbeing; voice and agency; and economic empowerment 바카라 사이트” it concludes that despite a wealth of evidence, important gaps in our understanding remain. Specifically, we know too little about younger versus older adolescent girls and how to effect longer-term change.
That said, while gendered social norms and poverty continue to shape the lives of Nepali adolescent girls, with sons바카라 사이트™ needs and voices prioritised over daughters바카라 사이트™ from birth, there is evidence of generational change. Most adolescents support treating girls and boys equitably, girls바카라 사이트™ access to education is improving, and marriage rates amongst the youngest girls are declining.
This digest is an output of the Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence (GAGE) programme.
Citation
Presler-Marshall, E. (2017) Adolescent girls바카라 사이트™ capabilities in Nepal: a synopsis of the evidence. London: Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence.
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