Women's education has been a topic of discussion in many societies throughout history. In the past, women were usually prevented from achieving any educational skills beyond the most basic home teaching. This has been practiced in most societies, such as in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as in many other areas. Although women’s education has seen many advancements recently, unequal cultural norms and gender expectations remain at large – particularly in developing countries.
Women's education has been a focus of debate and a primary factor in the improvement of individuals’ life chances, as well as a point of contention within society. Research has shown that women's education has many positive effects, including reducing poverty, increasing the chances of children surviving, and raising labor productivity and wages. Further, educating girls has been widely demonstrated to confer other social and economic benefits such as creating greater gender equality in the workplace and reducing reliance on repressive government policies and practices.
Above all, education is the most important factor in much of the advancement in women’s rights and immune from many oppressive practices. Further, if governments are to meet the UN's Millennium Development Goals for gender equality, increasing the level of educational attainment among women and female adolescents is a fundamental requirement. By investing in the education of girls, and offering them the support and encouragement to become educated, governments can bring about tremendous improvements in the lives of women, families, and communities, with long-term, positive effects.
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