Importance of Women's Education.

One of the major reason of the extremely low literacy rate of Pakistan is the gender inequality in the field of education. More than half of our country population are women, a big portion of which are illiterate. Thus having a huge effect on our literacy rate.

     Women's education is of great importance.  For a successful and developed country it is necessary that both men and women of that country are educated. The reason that women might have the chance of a healthier and happier life should be enough for promoting girls' education. However, there are also important benefits for society as a whole. An educated woman has the skills, information and self-confidence that she needs to be a better parent, worker and citizen. An educated woman will also be more productive at work and can thus play her part in the development of the country. An educated woman is likely to marry at a later age and have fewer children, which indirectly effect the economy of the country.

     To improve the women's education the families and communities must be important partners with schools in developing curriculum and managing children's education. Basic education should be free or cost very little. Where possible, there should be stipends and scholarships to compensate families for the loss of girls' household labour. Also, school hours should be flexible so children can help at home and still attend classes. Many parents worry about girls travelling long distances on their own. Many parents also prefer to have daughters taught by women. Thus the schools should employ female teachers so the parents can be satisfied.