Socio-Economic Impact of Women Education in India

Abstract

Women's education has a significant social impact. Lower fertility rates, infant mortality rates, and maternal mortality rates are only a few of the most evident socio-economic benefits. Bridging the educational gender gap promotes gender equality and it is vital both inside and outside the classroom in ensuring equal rights and opportunities for people of all genders.Increases in the number of women educated in a region are linked to high levels of development such asthe development of the economy. Women's education increases their salaries which helps the economy flourish. Women's education leads to women’sempowerment. This low literacy rate has a huge impact on women's lives, as well as their families lives and the country's economic progress. According to several studies, illiterate women have a higher risk of fertility and mortality, as well as low nutritional status, limited economic potential, and limited household autonomy.