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Women’s Education and Social Empowerment: A Study on Gender Equality in Bankura and Purulia Districts of West Bengal

Author(s) Dr. Somnath Misra
Country India
Abstract Education plays a fundamental role in promoting gender equality and enhancing women’s empowerment. Despite considerable policy attention in India, significant regional disparities in girls’ educational attainment persist, particularly in economically disadvantaged rural districts. This study examines the status of women’s education in Bankura and Purulia districts of West Bengal and investigates the socio-economic and cultural barriers affecting girls’ educational continuation. The analysis is based on primary data collected from a random sample of 500 households. Descriptive statistical analysis and econometric modeling are used to examine patterns of educational participation and the determinants of school continuation among girls. An empowerment index is constructed to measure women’s decision-making capacity and social autonomy within households. A binary logit model is estimated to identify the factors influencing girls’ continuation in education beyond the secondary level. The results show that economic constraints, early marriage, infrastructural limitations, and patriarchal norms significantly restrict girls’ educational opportunities. The findings also demonstrate that higher educational attainment contributes positively to women’s empowerment within households.
Keywords Women’s Education, Gender Equality, Empowerment, Rural West Bengal, Bankura District, Purulia District, Social Development
Field Sociology > Education
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-19
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.71624
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