The World Bank, anxious that the last vestiges.... : Quote by Michael Dorris

“ The World Bank, anxious that the last vestiges of Zimbabwe's former inclination toward socialism be abandoned, successfully urged the imposition of a token tuition charge for all grade levels. Equivalent to one U. S. dollar per year per child, this fee constitutes a burden to the poorest families, who have responded by sending only boys to classes. Too many of the girls . . . have resorted to prostitution in order to eat. ”

Michael Dorris
  • From : Rooms in the House of Stone: The "Thistle" Series of Essays
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