The Power of Education - Karthik Iyer - Bog

The Light of Education: Empowering Girls and Women
Imagine a world where every girl has the right to go to school. Where every thirsty throat, from the formulas of science to the beauty of literature, can quench its thirst without any hindrance. A world where half of the population has the full right to spread the wings of their aspirations and fly their dreams. This dream is realized by girls' education.
Education is a weapon that erases darkness and lights the lamp of hope. For girls, this weapon becomes even more powerful because it not only enriches them but also their surroundings. Educated daughters lay the foundation of healthy families and developed societies.
Current Scenario
But this dream has not yet come true completely. Billions of girls around the world still do not reach school. According to 2022 data, about 129 million girls are deprived of primary education in the world, the majority of whom are from rural areas of Africa and Asia.
Challenges behind this:
There are many challenges behind this, including:
· Poverty: Poverty is one of the biggest challenges to girls' education. Families living in poverty often have to choose between sending their sons or daughters to school. In many cases, they choose to send their sons to school instead of their daughters.
· Gender discrimination: Gender discrimination is another major challenge to girls' education. In many societies, girls are seen as less important than boys. They are often denied the right to education, and they are often subjected to violence and abuse.
· Cultural barriers: Cultural barriers can also prevent girls from going to school. In some cultures, girls are expected to stay at home and help with household chores. They are not allowed to go to school, and they are often married off at a young age.