From disadvantaged girls to successful women: education and women's resiliency

Abstract

Introduction Descriptions of the Participants Personalities of Resilient Women Relationship with Disadvantage Teachers Mentors Positive Aspects of Schooling Negative Aspects of Schooling Achievement and Development Patterns Family and Community Influences Why Do Some Women Succeed? Transforming Education Appendix A: Demographics Appendix B: Data Collection Methods Appendix C: Research Tables Appendix D: Feedback Questionnaire and Participants' Comments References Index