Education and Democracy in Senegal

Kuenzi, M.

This book examines the role of nonformal education (NFE) in African languages in promoting democracy in Senegal. Using data from a survey of rural Senegalese citizens, this is the first study to empirically test the effects of NFE on political participation and attitudes. The results indicate that NFE stimulates community and political participation and appears to have a stronger effect on participation than formal education. Both NFE and formal education increase the likelihood that people will embrace democratic, tolerant attitudes. Thus, NFE could be a potent force in the promotion of civic orientations in the emerging democracies.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2011-04-28

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230622333

DOI: 10.1057/9780230118911

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 190