A systematic literature review on the relationship between education and gender ideology 

Abstract

Abstract The nexus between education and gender ideology is a debated issue worldwide, including in Bangladesh. This study aims to understand the educational influences on gender ideology. Authors have reviewed electronic databases, including Science Direct, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science, to collect published material from 2014 to 2023. Based on the research objectives, 20 studies were reviewed among 1438. The study found various theories and models, such as human capital theory, gender role theory, patriarchy theory, intersectionality theory, empowerment theory, gender identity theory, behavioral theory, and socialization and reproduction model, exploring the link between education and gender ideologies. This study also found that the quantitative methods dominate the research landscape, while qualitative and mixed-method approaches offer profound insights into the contextual factors that influence gender ideology. Additionally, findings from the studies indicate that education is positively associated with liberal gender ideology. This study suggests an insight for future researchers on the educational impact of gender ideology, its theoretical frameworks, methodologies, and the current knowledge gap.

Keywords

• Education
• Gender ideology
• Quantitative and qualitative
• Literature review