Science Literacy depends on Equal Literacy for All

"One of the most important aspects required in participatory government is literacy and not just the literacy of the men, but the women as well. A literate woman will have literate sons and daughters, whereas a literate man might not be as concerned with this. In traditional societies, men often specifically bar women from school precisely because they want no interference with their control over them." Read more.
Source: http://www.register-pajaronian.com/v2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=77&story_id=8004. Date accessed: November 24, 2009.