WOMEN EDUCATION IN INDIA: A PHILOSOPHICAL OVERVIEW

In social, political, and economic spaces, education empowers people to claim their rights and fulfil their full potential. As a basis for life in all its facets, education is crucial. Thus, education ought to be a fundamental component of any plan to combat the pervasive gender-based discrimination against all people in our society. Since the 1948 adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), "education for all" has been acknowledged. The principle of equal rights to excellent quality, free, and essential primary education has been maintained by every major international human rights convention. Regarding all the rights, the right to education (for females) is one of the most significant since it helps women and girls achieve other rights. In India, there was a special place for women in society. They relished the high status and freedom of society. Women received the same treatment as men in terms of social standing and prestige. In the early Vedic era, most of the women were educated and made significant contributions to society. Women could freely choose their groom and that was called ‘Swayambar’. In Vedic India, the traditions of forced widowhood and the marriage of children were unusual. They were treated to with respect and devotion and to participate in Vedic and sacrifices and utters mantras.