Spoldi, Cecilia (2024) Promoting Lifelong Learning in Prisons: UNESCO's Role in Shaping Global Norms and Advancing Inclusive Education for Incarcerated Individuals. Master thesis, Educational Sciences.
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Abstract
The thesis examines UNESCO’s role in promoting lifelong learning within prison education through the lens of global governance, soft power, and problematization. By analyzing four UNESCO publications from 1995 to 2023, the study explores how UNESCO frames prison education as a tool for rehabilitation, personal empowerment, and social reintegration. The findings reveal a gradual shift in language, replacing stigmatizing terms such as “prisoners” with more inclusive labels like “learners,” reflecting an effort to reduce marginalization. The research highlights the challenges of fostering a culture of learning within coercive environments and underscores the potential of prison education to reduce recidivism, improve post-release employment prospects, and promote personal transformation. Despite UNESCO’s significant advocacy, aligning global educational standards with the realities of prison systems remains a challenge. The thesis concludes with recommendations to expand UNESCO’s digital resources and encourage multi-stakeholder collaboration to enhance the effectiveness of prison education worldwide.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Westberg, B.A.J. and Smit, M. |
| Degree programme: | Educational Sciences |
| Differentiation route: | Evidence-bases Education [Master Educational Sciences] |
| Date Deposited: | 22 Oct 2024 14:23 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Oct 2024 14:23 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4420 |
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