Invisible Education: The Untapped Power of Informal Learning in Women’s Empowerment

Author(s)	Ms. Jayashree C
Country	India
Abstract	This study explores the role of informal learning as an essential yet often overlooked factor in women's empowerment. While formal education systems often get the most attention in empowerment discourses, informal learning methods—such as community education, mentorship, and self-directed learning—have substantial potential to elevate women's social and economic status. Drawing on qualitative analysis from case studies, interviews, and secondary data, the study investigates how women in rural and marginalized urban settings leverage informal educational structures to overcome barriers to empowerment. The findings suggest that informal learning is a key driver of women's agency, particularly in contexts where formal education opportunities are limited or inaccessible. This paper contributes to the broader discourse on gender equality and education by highlighting the untapped power of informal learning in shaping women's empowerment in both social and economic domains.
Keywords	Women’s Empowerment, Informal Learning, Education Systems, Gender Equality, Social Empowerment, Women’s Development, Education Access, Informal Education, Community Learning
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-12-25
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.59762

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