ACCESS AND BARRIERS TO EDUCATION: ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS OF ETHNIC MINORITIES LIVING IN GEORGIA
Journal Title: Problems of Education in the 21st Century - Year 2016, Vol 72, Issue 8
Abstract
The aim of this research is to analyse the attitudes and perceptions by Georgian Azeri and Armenian ethnic minorities about the accessibility and barriers to acquire an education. The research includes three types of education: general, vocational education and training (VET), and higher education. The survey was carried out with 800 participants of both ethnic minorities in two regions of Georgia, SamtskheJavakheti and Kvemo Kartli1. In-depth interviews were carried out with four experts working in the feld of education for ethnic minorities. Respondents believe that they have more equal access to general education and VET while local Georgians have better access to higher education than ethnic minorities do. Attitudes of Ethnic Minorities correspond to their limited participation in Higher Education. The respondents identifed poor knowledge of Georgian language (state language of Georgia) as the most signifcant barrier that excludes them from educational opportunities. This research provides evidence and a basis for formulating education policies for the Azeri and Armenian ethnic minorities living in Georgia.
Authors and Affiliations
Anastasia Kitiashvili, Tamar Abashidze, Irine Zhvania
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