Investigating inclusion and equity in the context of distance learning for rural community empowerment in Ghana using a social location perspective
Summary. Rural adults in Ghana face structural barriers to distance education rooted in gender, geography, and socioeconomic status. A study of 34 distance learners reveals that stable internet access, ICT equipment, and fully online programs remain critical gaps. The research identifies how social location—encompassing gender, age, education, work, and geography—shapes unequal educational opportunities and recommends targeted infrastructure investment and interdisciplinary research to advance equity in rural distance learning.
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Agyekum, B.. (2025). Investigating inclusion and equity in the context of distance learning for rural community empowerment in Ghana using a social location perspective. Studies in the Education of Adults. https://doi.org/10.1080/02660830.2025.2550871
Agyekum, Boadi. “Investigating inclusion and equity in the context of distance learning for rural community empowerment in Ghana using a social location perspective.” Studies in the Education of Adults, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1080/02660830.2025.2550871.
Agyekum, Boadi. 2025. “Investigating inclusion and equity in the context of distance learning for rural community empowerment in Ghana using a social location perspective.” Studies in the Education of Adults. https://doi.org/10.1080/02660830.2025.2550871.
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author = {Boadi Agyekum},
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year = {2025},
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- DOI
- 10.1080/02660830.2025.2550871
- Countries
- Ghana
- Regions
- Africa
- Categories
- education, broadband-and-digital, general-innovation
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- 2026-09-01