Author: Dr. Arfi Anjoon
Abstract: Education is essential for women’s welfare, advancement, prosperity, and empowerment. From conception to death, women continue to face discrimination. Every aspect of society needs to empower women, as they continue to face prejudice, vulnerability, and oppression. In order to overcome the gender prejudices that society imposes on them, women must swim against the system that demands greater power. Empowerment is a process that starts with education. Rural development will also result from women’s empowerment. Studies reveal that women with higher levels of education typically have higher levels of self-efficacy, self-confidence, and autonomy—all of which are critical components of psychological empowerment. Women can acquire critical thinking and problem-solving skills through education, which is essential for overcoming difficulties in life and promoting personal growth. Additionally, educated women are better able to advocate for their rights, challenge social norms that limit them, and support positive social change and societal transformation. Education has a mixed impact on psychological empowerment. Educational quality, family dynamics, economic conditions, and cultural norms all significantly influence the extent to which education fosters psychological empowerment. Social or economic barriers may hinder women’s ability to fully benefit from educational advantages, highlighting the need for environments and policies that support gender equality
Keywords: Education, Self-Efficacy, Self- confidence, Autonomy, Psychological Empowerment.
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