Lack of Women Education In India

India is the second largest country in the world so far as population is concerned. But as far as education is concerned it is a backward country. Women comprise approximately half of the population in the world. But the hegemonic masculine ideology made them bear a lot as they were not given the equivalent opportunities in different parts of the world.

Women’s Education in Ancient Times

In the ancient times, women were given less education than men. The main reason for this cause was set social norms. However, in Vedic period women had access to education, but gradually they had lost this right of being educated. Women education in ancient times prevailed during the early Vedic period. Women enjoyed equivalent position and rights in the early Vedic era. However, after 50 B.C., the position of women started to decline.

Modern Era

In the recent times, government has established a number of institutions for the education of women. These institutions are concerned with the development of women in India. Despite the significance of women education unfortunately only 39% of women are literate against 64% of the men.