Roles Of Women's Education in The Socioeconomic Development of Afghanistan

Author(s)	Mr. Ahmad Shekib Lodin
Country	India
Abstract	Women's education is a cornerstone of socioeconomic development, yet in Afghanistan it remains among the most contested and volatile aspects of national progress. This paper examines the multifaceted roles women's education plays in Afghanistan's socioeconomic development, analysing its effects on economic growth, public health, political participation, and social transformation. Drawing on extensive scholarly literature, this research traces the historical evolution of women's education in Afghanistan from the pre-2001 era through the post-2021 Taliban takeover, documenting both remarkable progress and devastating reversals. The paper presents empirical evidence that women's education significantly reduces maternal and child mortality, increases household income, enhances workforce participation, and strengthens democratic governance.
Keywords	Women’s education, Afghanistan, socioeconomic development, gender equality, Taliban, educational policy, economic growth, maternal health, barriers to education
Field	Sociology > Economics
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-05-03
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.77097

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