Critical Study on Women Empowerment through Education

Education has been perceived to be a significant instrument in improving the status of women and consequently there have been efforts to improve the access of girls and women to education. For a country which has accepted the goal of a democratic, egalitarian society, promotion and development of women’s education is foregone commitment. Policy makers have recognized that, apart from the political structure, corrective legislation and economic transformation, the formal education system has to be made more democratic and change-oriented. It is a fundamental prerequisite for participation in the various developmental activities of society. Education plays important role for Women to be empowered.
Efforts have been made to increase the number of girls and women who have access to education as a means of improving the status of women. Women's education is a given for any country that accepts the ideals of a democratic, egalitarian society. In addition to corrective legislation and economic reform, policymakers have realised that the formal education system must be more democratic and change-oriented. As a condition for participating in society's many development activities, it is essential. Women's empowerment relies heavily on education.