How does globalization affect education? Education is related to economic success. Inequality in educational opportunities mirrors inequality between countries. One’s family background is the best...

How does globalization affect education? Education is related to economic success. Inequality in educational opportunities mirrors inequality between countries. One’s family background is the best predictor of educational attainment, but other factors play a role. For example, worldwide, girls are more poorly educated and more likely to be illiterate than boys. This is compounded in poor countries which have low literacy rates.