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Peer reviewedReay, Diane – Gender and Education, 2003
Examines the experiences of 12 working class women attending an Access course at an inner city further education college. Risks and costs involved in transitioning to higher education were evident in the women's narratives. Material and cultural factors inhibited their access to higher education. The desire to "give something back"…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Cultural Differences, Foreign Countries, Gender Issues
