REGIONAL DISPARITIES IN WOMEN`S EDUCATION IN INDIA: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SOUTH AND NORTH INDIA

Khayrullayeva Iroda Fakhriddinovna

Authors

Khayrullayeva Iroda Fakhriddinovna Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies.

Keywords:

women's education, South India, North India, regional characteristics, historical analysis, socio-cultural factors, educational policy, gender equality.

Abstract

This study examines the regional characteristics of women's education in South and North India through a comprehensive analysis of historical, geographical, social, cultural, religious, and political factors. The research explores how colonial policies, post-independence reforms, and regional socio-economic structures have influenced the formation and development of women's education in these two regions. In South India, progressive educational reforms, social movements, and state interventions have contributed to higher literacy rates and greater access to education for women. In contrast, in North India, traditional socio-cultural norms, economic disparities, and gender inequalities have resulted in lower female enrollment and literacy rates. This study employs a comparative analysis to identify the key factors shaping women’s educational opportunities across these regions. The findings provide a deeper understanding of regional disparities in women’s education in India and offer a scientific foundation for developing effective educational policies aimed at promoting gender equality.

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