The Brookings Institute published several articles on “perspectives on agency from adolescent girls” in countries like Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya, Vietnam and Bangladesh.
“Research with girls in marginalized contexts points to the critical need for sustained, collective, and coordinated efforts to address the root causes of oppression and exclusion at multiple levels, fundamentally shift social norms and power dynamics, and expand girls’ ability to more fully exercise agency in their lives and in their communities. Agency is fundamental to full and equal participation, emotional well-being, and improved outcomes—in education, in work, in relationships, and in life.” (Jennifer L. O’Donoghue)