Important of girls education
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Girls’ education is important from every perspective of life and society. Educated women lead a healthier life compared to the uneducated women; they participate in the family matters and in the formal labour markets too; earn well, marry at a considerable age and plan a family in a better manner. Not only do they take right decisions for themselves, but they also provide better education and health care options to their children. All these factors together can help eradicate poverty, crimes and disease rates. Girls’ education is an important element for the foundation of a strong society as well as forging a sound national identity.
Poverty and lack of knowledge are important factors for depriving girls from education. Different studies reveal that girl children in rural areas have to put up with a host of disadvantages such as low family income, lack of education, living in remote locations, inaccessibility to health and education centres, minority backgrounds, etc. Violence and various forms of crimes against women deprive them of gaining sound education and also living in a protected environment where they can gain an uninterrupted progress.
Fortunately in the present times, girls are gradually overcoming every social as well as psychological barrier. In fact, the government and NGOs are taking several steps in promoting girl’s education and gender equality. The latest campaign ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ is one such example. It is also important that girls themselves come forward and make a contribution towards the progress of girl’s education. However, sadly most of the girls in rural areas still succumb to fate and accept whatever is decided for them. They need to understand that only education can help them in leading a better and empowered life. Education will not only change their way of thinking, but will also help them in improving their life and the life of their family.