Leveraging Education For Women’s Advocacy And Empowerment: An Imperative For An Equitable Society

Abstract

The paper aims to delve into the significant contributions of education to advance women’s advocacy and empowerment focusing on marginalized groups which are often sidelined and affected by diverse challenges and adversities. Against this backdrop that hinders women’s growth, advancement, opportunities and mobility, the paper explores into the reconstructive potential and manifestation of education. The method for this study involves analyzing, observing, exploring and engaging in ontological inquiry.

Education is not only a fundamental right but also a catalyst and an impetus in bringing about a constructive and uplifting society. However, women from socioeconomically marginalized face many barriers. Efforts to address these challenges require a multifaceted approach. One crucial aspect is of ensuring education access for rural girls and women, including disabilities, requiring support like reservations, scholarships, remote school construction, vocational and skill development.

Moreover, providing education does not mean basic literacy. It involves an integrated approach addressing social, economic and cultural factors influencing women’s life including value education. As Swami Vivekananda, one of the greatest Indian contemporary philosophers and reformers, highlighted that a nation’s advancement hinges on treating women as equals, bestowing respectable stands .He emphasized the vital role in determining the progress of nation through the status it accords to women.

 The paper explores the significance of education in accelerating the overall growth of an individual, ensuring equality, socioeconomic outcomes, sustainable development and empowering  individual to realize the inner full potential. Ultimately, investing in girls’ education is crucial to harness their innate abilities to mold their future which in turn will ameliorate in transforming and building a just, equitable, holistic and an inclusive society.