SOCIO ECONOMIC CONDITION OF WOMEN –NEED OF EDUCATION

1. DR.S.Swarupa Rani, HOD of Botany , 2.Dr.H.M. Yerri Swamy, HOD of Physical Education

Adoni Arts and Science College , Adoni

Kurnool,AP

ABSTRACT
Women is the storehouse of emotions, energy and wisdom. We respectfully refer India as Bharat Mata, but, the
worst plight of this nation is that the mothers, daughters and sisters or collectively the “Women folk” of the
country are held back and exploited.Women in our country are treated inferior to men in several societies.
Social,cultural and economic reasons are responsible for this.women empowerment is the need of the hour
,since almost half of our population comprises of the fairer sex. India could very well be a forerunner in the
development race,if women of our country are empowered and are able to rub shoulders with men and
contribute equally for the progress of our nation. There are many determinants of women empowerment. This
most important amongst them is education. An educated woman is always empowered woman.

INTRODUCTION

Women is the finest creation of god. As per indian mythology the women is to be worshipped
yatra poojayante nari tantra ramanthe devta. Meaning god lives where the women is
worshipped.

Women comprising largest section of the population and better known as half of the
humanity, have long been neglected in their role as beneficiaries in the process of
development.The genderdiscrimination as measured by development. The gender
discrimination as measured by development human development index , gender development
index,and gender empowerment measure is very high in india compared with advanced
countries like canda, u.s.a and u.k etc. This disparity in education against women is more
glaring compared with men at all levels of education compared with men all levels of
education particulary in weaker sections like sc&st categories where the poly makers have to
take intiatives to improve the access to women in higher education to achieve inclusive
growth of women in the country .Women empowerment is a modern phenomenon which has
been gaining attention around the world on years. The Beijing declaration and millennium
development empowerment . Goals furthered the campaign for women’s right in areas such
as education ,health and poverty. Reforms undertaken in early 1990 have made india on of
the world’s fastest growing economy but economic growth that had taken place so far , by
pass the poor and vulnerable particulary women .However it is essential for any country that
each section of society should contribute to the economic growth and at the same time , the
benefits of the growth should reach to all sections of the society.

Empowering the women means creating such an environment in which they can take
independent decisions for their personal development and the development of society in
general . Empowerment is the process by which the women achieve increased control and
participation in decision making which in turn helps to achieve equal basis with men in
various spheres –political ,economical, social cultural and civil.

The National Mission for empowerment of women as launched by the government of India
on International Women’s Day in 2010 with the aim to strengthen the overall process that
promote all round development of women. It has the mandate to strengthen the Inter sector
convergence facilitate the process of coordinating all the women welfare and socio economic
development programmes across ministries and departments . The Mission aims to provide a
single window service for all programmes run by the government for women under aegis of
various central ministries .

The current status of women with respect to human development parameters, legal rights for
women to life and freedom from violence , economic and social discrimination and their
rights to equality and equity shows that a lot still remains to be done. It is necessary
therefore,to reinforce the rights based approach for creating and enabling environment in
which means can enjoy their rights .

VISION

A Society in which, women attain their full potential and are able to participate as equal
partners in all spheres of life and influence the process of social change .

MISSION

To Create an effective framework to enable the process of developing policies, programmes

and practices which will ensure equal rights and oppurtunities for women in the family ,
community workplace and in governance.

OBJECTIVES

 Creating a conducive Socio cultural, Economic and Political environment to enable

women enjoy DEJURE AND DEFACTO and realise their fullpotential.
 Developing a gender sensitive legal-judicial system.
 A holistic and life cycle approach to women health for appropriate, afforadable and
quality health care.
 Increasing and incentivizing work force participation of women in the economy
 Improving and incentivizing access of women/girls to universal and quality education

PRIORITY AREAS

 Health including Food security and Nutrition

 Education
 Raising Visionablity
 Agriculture
 Industry and labour and employment
  Science and Technology
 Governance and Decision making
 Violence against women
 Social Security

CONCLUSION

Various studies and resources conducted n this field has clearly emphasised the vital role .It is
always seen that a highly educated in women upliftment and empowerment . It is always
seen that highly educated person is more confident and well informed. This equally applies to
women .A Highly educated women poses more selfconfidence , has better access to
information possess the ability to take her own decisions creates her own identity and is
generally independent financially and socially.

Educated women better understand banking credit policies, importance of savings and
budgeting etc hence , they indirectly contribute towards raising the financial level of
economy . So enrollement of women in higher education is prerequisite for our country’s
overall development.

The biggest challenge before the government and NGO ‘s is to create awareness and
sensitization among people of all levels, especially in rural areas. They need to be made
aware that imparting education to women is great service to society .This vital section of
society has remained bound in the shackles and need for affirmative and real action in their
favour which will ensure the women to right to food, shelter, health , education and the
employment .However the recent changes and developments are kindling hopes for better and
promising future.

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