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In this study, it is aimed to examine how lifelong learning, an interdisciplinary science field develops and how it link to the concepts of gender equality and social justice. Document analysis, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the study. The data needed to determine the conceptual and theoretical foundations of the research were obtained from related books, theses prepared in the field, reports and articles prepared at national and international level. The study is based on literature review and reviewed within the frame of the determined objective. The research data obtained through document analysis were analyzed with the descriptive analysis method. The first section of the study summarizes the improvement of lifelong learning. In another part, provides an conspectus of the notion of social justice and its powerful connections with education. The concept was developed from the perspective of justice and equality of opportunity in adult education. It was highlighted on the fundamental role of social justice and lifelong learning in improving gender equality throught these theoretical sections. The basic conclusion drown from the inquiry is that supporting lifelong learning programs with gender equality viewpoint is very important for creating more equivalent and fair the communities.

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