Education as a breaker of poverty: a critical perspective
Journal Title: Papers of Social Pedagogy - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
This paper aims to portray the overall picture of poverty in the world and mentions the key solution to overcome poverty from a critical perspective. The data and figures were quoted from a number of researchers and organizations in the field of poverty around the world. Simultaneously, the information strengthens the correlations among poverty and lack of education. Only appropriate philosophies of education can improve the country’s socio-economic conditions and contribute to effective solutions to worldwide poverty.
Authors and Affiliations
Phan Thị Tuyết Vân
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