On Women's Education

She's in Writing — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:01:13 GMT

Girls are not afforded equal education. It is noted that we have made significant advancements in making education accessible to women in certain countries, such as the United States. Women make up 58% of undergraduate students, hold more doctorate degrees, and have a lower high school drop-out rate than their male counterparts. Yet, this change is not universal. Even in countries where advancements have been made, there remain several issues. Education, in many places, is still not fully accessible. According to UNICEF, over 119 million girls globally are out of school due to child marriage, violence, and poverty. Families, at times, favor boys going to school, thinking they will be more successful. Yet, when girls are denied education, it affects communities as a whole, not just girls themselves.

When girls receive an education, they are much more likely to be protected from abuse, as it gives them knowledge to protect themselves from vulnerable situations. This, therefore, can also create a ripple effect for those who are in poverty. When girls receive an education, they are more likely to secure jobs and, if they choose to, help their families financially. When this occurs, girls are more likely to push their children to become educated, helping them break out of a continuous cycle. According to UNICEF, provision of education to women has additional effects of child and maternal mortality dropping, and national growth rates rising. Limited thinking on girls’ education therefore limits girls’ potential and, by extension, weakens communities.

Widespread availability of education also improves women’s health. As women become educated in medical practices, they are more likely to opt for vaccines, if available, and encourage their families to follow the same medical procedures. Educated women are more likely to recognize health literacy when pregnant, recognizing potential red flags that require medical assistance and going to medical facilities and professionals when delivering. They also are likely to experience fewer physical complications, as they choose to have smaller family sizes, leading to spaces between births and allowing their bodies to rest.

In addition to the aid of women’s financial and physical health, education gives girls a voice to enact decision-making in leadership, personal lives, and professional lives. As women remain underrepresented in leadership roles, increasing access to education can change this imbalance. Overall, allowing the creation of independence that education provides allows for them to become happier with their lives.

Education is one of the most important rights a woman can have. It not only benefits women individually, aiding their wellbeing in more ways than one, but also creates a better society. If there is no education for girls, they will be trapped in a vulnerable cycle of hardship and limited opportunity. By being educated, they are able to shape their future and create change in however way they choose.

References

https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/10-reasons-educate-girls

https://malala.org/girls-education?sc=header

https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/why-educating-women-more-important-we-realize

https://www.unicef.org/education/girls-education

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5423409/

https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=16

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