Gender Equality in Education as a Theoretical Construct and in Educational Practice

Gender equality in education isn’t only a theoretical construct, it is also the positive daily experience of girls and boys. This article analizes areas of inequality in education and shows examples of good practice which works to eliminate negative gender experiences. Firstly, four theoretical approaches to gender equality are presented from the historical perspective. Then, the article describes and makes a critical analysis of the Polish experience with specific reference to the rules of The Amsterdam Treaty, from the moment of Poland’s EU accession. These two contexts (the theoretical and the practical) will provide the basis for looking for a good solution to the problem of gender inequality.