Volume: 2 Issue: 1
Year: 2025, Page: 48-56, Doi: https://doi.org/10.70372/jeltp.v2.i1.5
Gender equity in education is essential for fostering social empowerment and creating an inclusive society. Despite progress, gender-based disparities persist, particularly affecting girls in marginalized communities who face barriers such as cultural norms, economic challenges, and inadequate infrastructure. These obstacles limit their access to education and restrict their participation in fields like science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Addressing these issues requires comprehensive strategies, including policy interventions to remove financial, cultural, and institutional barriers, alongside investments in infrastructure, scholarships, and targeted initiatives. Transforming socio-cultural norms through inclusive curricula, community engagement, and awareness campaigns is equally crucial. Beyond access, quality education must empower all students with critical thinking skills, confidence, and the ability to challenge systemic inequalities. Promoting girls' participation in STEM and non-traditional careers can expand economic opportunities and redefine gender norms. Achieving gender equity in education is vital for enabling individuals of all genders to realize their full potential and contribute to a more equitable society.
Keywords: Digital divide, Education, Gender Equity, Socio-economic barriers in education, Social Empowerment, Women's education.
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