In Mongolia, there is a much higher percentage of highly educated women than men. The purpose of this paper is to gain a better understanding of the situation through various sources and literature as well as through the testimonies of interviewees and to find out what significance higher education has for women. At the same time, it aims to shed light on the reasons behind these statistics. In addition to outlining the socio-historical context with a special emphasis on the history of education in Mongolia, it delves into the relationship between rural and urban areas, gender roles, and women's education in Mongolia.
The specific history linked to its nomadic and socialist past has created a rather interesting and complex landscape. People seek better quality education and learning conditions in urban centres and in the private sector, and many supplement their higher education with education abroad (USA, Japan, South Korea, Europe, etc.). Gender roles and the importance of family life and family ties play a major role in gender ratios in the education system. This ratio is influenced by cultural, social, economic, and institutional factors, which are reflected in the large number of highly educated women compared to men.
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