Chapter 3: Arms Race Going to College 1 Introduction Chapter outline Equity and Access: Reflect on how rankings may widen disparities, especially for underprivileged students. Reform Proposals : Evaluate alternatives focusing on affordability, diversity, and educational outcomes. Transparency and Accountability : Stress importance of transparency for fairness and equity in rankings and admissions. Ethical Considerations: Examine implications of manipulating data and prioritizing metrics not aligned with educational quality. Rankings Impact : Assess pressure on colleges to favor selectivity over quality and affordability. This chapter discusses college rankings' effects on educational priorities, ethics, transparency, equity, and fairer system modifications.
Essay Plan: Woman and ICT 2 It is imperative to continue striving for gender equality and empowerment in the field of information and communication technology. 7
Justification and Focus 3 Promote specific activities and initiatives to make ICT more inclusive and equitable for women to maximise their potential and contribution. . 7
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