154 Pages
by
Routledge
154 Pages
by
Routledge
154 Pages
by
Routledge
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This title was first published in 2000: Why do mature women return to education? On the face of it, the answer would seem obvious - to gain qualifications which they had not acquired in their earlier learning. However their return to learning seems to be much more than just about paper qualifications. This book describes the experiences of a number of mature women students who return to... Read more
Contents: Introduction; Why do women return to education?; Identity and education; The impact of major life events or changes; Childhood experiences; Unplanned pregnancies, life course and a return to education; Mega trauma and the links with education; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.
Biography
Janet Parr
