Additional Quote by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
“Educating girls just one year beyond the average fourth grade education increases their eventual earnings by 10 to 20 percent. Every additional year of secondary education can increase future wages by 15 to 25 percent.”
About This Quote
Source Report: World Bank Gender Education Study, 2012
Additional schooling for girls raises their future earnings significantly, highlighting education’s economic impact.
In simple terms: Education boosts girls’ earnings.
Invest in girls’ education.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- NGO programs
- family planning
- career counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies ensure jobs match new skills?
- What barriers remain for educated women?
Education alone may not overcome labor market discrimination.