Empowering women through fair education in India

What is it about?

There is a growing gender gap in access to education in India. It gets more prominent as one goes up the education ladder. Women from disadvantaged groups suffer the most from adult illiteracy and continuing poverty. This hinders their progress. This chapter examines how various social and cultural factors affect adult education and women's empowerment programs in India. It explores concepts like literacy, inclusion, empowerment, and social change to find out who decides what kind of education is helpful for marginalized women. It explores why critical education is needed for meaningful literacy as well.

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Why is it important?

The chapter draws attention to inequalities in higher education that are the result of gender, caste, and socio-economic differences. It advocates for fair education policies to empower marginalized women break the cycle of poverty. In addition, it highlights the importance of critical learning for meaningful literacy. By addressing systemic inequalities and promoting critical education, Indian society can ensure self-sufficiency, independence, and sustainable development for its marginalized women. KEY TAKEAWAY: There is a need for fair, women-focused adult education policies in India. These policies can help marginalized women with job training and starting businesses. There is a need to respect women's roles in education planning as well. When included in democratic and policy-making spaces, women can fix unfair systems and take charge of their own destiny. This research relates to the following Sustainable Development Goals: •SDG 5: Gender Equality •SDG 4: Quality Education •SDG 1: No Poverty •SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities •SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth