Education: A Pivotal Tool For Liberation And Empowerment Of Rural Women In Kashmir

Abstract

Education proves to be the influential factor in the enhancement of women empowerment particularly in the rural setup. The education raises the standards of women who are being considered a marginalized class and face several discriminations in the society. The education enhances social and economic conditions in raising social status for women. the women become more aware about their rights, opportunities, health and facilities which they can avail, with the acquisition of education. the education makes women able to challenge the odds and restrictions which hurdle in their upliftment and social status. The study has found the pivotal impact of education in development and welfare of women, their life conditions and wellbeing in the rural areas of Kashmir.