International Journal of Educational Curriculum Management and Research, 2025, 6(1); doi: 10.38007/IJECMR.2025.060123.
Yanfang Xiong
Wuhan Research Institute of Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, Hubei, China
Educational equity is a cornerstone of sustainable development and social justice. Despite being a central aim of global initiatives like the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), significant disparities in access to and quality of basic education persist worldwide. This paper examines the multifaceted problem of educational inequity from a global perspective. It identifies and analyzes three core dimensions of disparity: socio-economic status, gender, and geographic location (rural-urban divides). The paper argues that inequity is not merely a matter of access to schooling but is deeply rooted in the quality of education and learning outcomes. Using a framework of comparative analysis, the paper explores the manifestations of these inequities across different global contexts, supported by data visualizations. Finally, the paper proposes a multi-level set of countermeasures, emphasizing the need for progressive and targeted financing, context-sensitive policy interventions, technological integration, and teacher development to bridge the equity gap. The conclusion reaffirms that achieving global educational equity requires a concerted, holistic effort from national governments and the international community.
Educational Equity, Basic Education, Global Perspective, Socio-Economic Disparities, Education Policy, Inclusive Education
Yanfang Xiong. Educational Equity in Basic Education from a Global Perspective: Problems and Countermeasures. International Journal of Educational Curriculum Management and Research (2025), Vol. 6, Issue 1: 200-208. https://doi.org/10.38007/IJECMR.2025.060123.
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