WOMEN HIGHER EDUCATION: A CRITICAL GENDER ANALYSIS

Dr. Manjunatha C.T.; Prof. C. R. Reddy

Volume : VIII, Issue : I, January - 2019

WOMEN HIGHER EDUCATION: A CRITICAL GENDER ANALYSIS "Access to education is a saying indication of women�s status in the society"

Dr. Manjunatha C. T. , Prof. C. R. Reddy

Abstract :

Education empower to ensure the holistic and long development including equitable and increased access to higher education and research with due attention on quality assurance. Education disciplines the mind, sharpens the intellect and refines the spirit of people. It is nourishing of the mind with knowledge and helps in the formation of an integrated personality of individuals. In the context of a quasi–traditional or transitional society like India, it is admitting that education has inducement of social change as its fundamental function. The Report of Indian Education Commission 1964–66 stated thus: The realisation of country’s aspiration involves changes in the knowledge, skills and values of the people as a whole. Education changes on a grand scale without a violent revolution are the one and only instrument. An attempt is made to delineate the picture of present scenario of women higher education in India.