Education for Women
The picture that this world presents,
From woman gets its tints and scents. (Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal)
Importance of
women education is obvious to everyone. Education of women is necessary for a
society in many ways. First, an educated woman can educate children in a better
way compared to uneducated woman. She can understand the difficulties coming to
students in seeking education. Secondly educated woman brings up the children
with more care than uneducated woman.
Moreover,
education gives power to woman to decide about her life and life style. She
knows how she can raise her voice for her rights in the world. If we look at
the success of the advanced countries, that is only because of their education
system. They take education seriously, of men and women equally. But the
situation in Pakistan is totally reversed. People take education necessary for
men not for women.
The situation in
Pakistan regarding women education is not satisfying. According to Pakistan
Social and Living Measurement survey 2008 - 2009 the literacy rate of women was
only 45%. It is very disappointing as compared to any other developing country.
The situation is alarming specially in Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
There are some
problems occurring in the way of female education in Pakistan. Some people
consider female education against religion so they do not let their daughters
get education. In some areas of Pakistan, extremism has badly affected female
education. Many girls’ schools were destroyed in the wave of extremism in the
country. Lack of knowledge about the importance of education is another
obstruction. People don't consider education important for women. In some areas
of Pakistan, culture does not allow woman to seek education. For example, in
the tribal areas of Pakistan, women are not allowed to develop their human
capabilities by precluding them from acquiring education.
Islam has always
stressed upon the attaining of knowledge. Knowledge is one of basic pillars on
which the building of Islam is raised. There are more than five hundred verses
in Holy Quran which highlight the importance of seeking knowledge.
In Pakistan many
organizations are working for the development of female education. In
government sector Federal and Provincial ministries are active to develop
female education. Some schemes are being evolved in girls' schools to persuade
girls to seek knowledge. Some non-government organizations are also arranging seminars
in order to make people aware about the importance of female education in
Pakistan.
The situation can
be improved if every individual plays positive role with responsibility.
Teachers students, religious leaders, scholars, government and non-government
organizations can make it better if they know and fulfil their
responsibilities.
