Abstract

Gender inequality is one of the biggest challenges leading to several other problems for girls and women, thus hampering women empowerment somewhere both in developed as well as developing countries. One of the key areas to be given importance in the developed countries like India is uplifting the issues related to the gender-wise educational system. It is required to understand the gender-wise differences with the aim of reducing gender-based violence or harmful practices in society. This understanding can be helpful in building and promoting fairness, completeness, and the quality of educational system in the country. According to current reports, states in India like Gujrat and Madhya Pradesh have started working on boosting sex ratio and applying strategies for women empowerment, which is real indication of the concern in this regard. Dealing with the gender- wise differences with reference to the educational system can ensure in the construction of not only a healthy and robust educational system but also in building an equitable society too. The current study shows that, though lot of provisions have been made in this respect, still we need to go a long way for improving the overall growth of the nation in terms of an elevated educational system.

Keywords: Gender-wise education; Educational systems; Gender bias; Educational programs; Education duality; Education inequality

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Citation

Anuradha Acharya., et al. “Exploring Educational Inequality and Gender Gaps in India: A Comprehension Review and Analysis". Clareus Scientific Science and Engineering 2.5 (2025): 02-19.

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