It begins with, “We do not want her to earn, so why spend on her education?” and “Educational institutes do nothing but corrupt a girl’s mind.” These two extreme notions and many more uttered by a girl’s immediate family ensure that not merely is education kept at an arm’s length but her self esteem is dragged to the lowest level as well.
By doing so we do not realize that by closing the doors to the “outside world” we are unconsciously subjecting a girl to survive a life that’s vulnerable to all forms of exploitation.
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Education is not merely a means or a tool to earn, it is also the key to becoming mentally strong and dynamic.
Why 12 Years of Education?
In Pakistan, the female population stands at about 48.76% (as per Pakistan Bureau of Statistic 2017) and nearly two-thirds of this population is unable to read and write.
Thus, giving our girls at least 12 years of academic exposure is the need of the hour as it enlightens a girls’ perspective, deepens her insight into the society and protects her from exploitation at the hands of others. It also helps her to understand her rights and responsibilities.
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An educated girl is also better equipped to understand religion instead of being a blind follower. Similarly, she can make her spare time more productive instead of being a Pandora box of gossip. Instead of having a superficial approach she can draw rational conclusions when faced with complicated circumstances.
With the power of education she can bring positive changes to her surroundings, a task impossible to achieve through a mind which has never kindled fire of knowledge. The path of education makes a woman well aware of her self-worth, dignity, value and importance.
No one can brush aside the fact that we belong to a religion in which, 1400 years ago, women used to be scholars. Bibi Ayesha (RA) and tradeswomen, Hazrat Khadija (RA) are prime examples.
It is thus, disheartening that such norms still exist within our society that benefit no one – neither children, women, men nor the society at large. It is high time that we challenge these long-standing idle traditions and harmonize Pakistani traditions and religious beliefs with the value of education.
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It is also essential for the development and progress of our society that both men and women are educated. Only by understanding the significance of 12 years of education for every Pakistani girl can we, as a society move towards the goal of making Pakistan a progressive state.
Good
Thanks alot Mam.
Good
Bcz. Maturity level start after matriculation
Very interesting topic n very much interesting n precious valuable information.. Thanks a lot miss Ghanwah Ijaz.. Very proud of u.. Well done.. And Jazak Allah khair.
Thank you Mam.
“Women used to be scholars”
Ghanwah you are absolutely right👍
Keep it up.
Wow, this is what every pakistani should beware of. Hats off to you, girl.
This is what every pakistani should beware of. Hats off to you, girl.
This is what every pakistani should beware of. Hats off to you, lady.
Valuable information…good
Wow! every pakistani should beware of this, specially our guardians should understand this.
Wow! every pakistani should beware of this, specially our guardians should understand this. Your first step is highly appreciated.
Oh wow, your effort and first step towards it, is highly appreciated. Keep it up.
Its a serious problem that we have to enlighte this issue in the villages to aware the people about the imoortance of education.
Right said👍
Right said 👍
This is the serious problem which we have to enlight in the villages to aware the people about the importance of education .
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Good article
Sublime writing. 👌
I agree 50% with your point of view. But i want to clear one thing that why it became a trend
now days that girls raises voice just for girls education and boys raises voice for just boys education why we both( boys and girls) raises voice for both (boys and girls). Education is necessity for both. As both play very vital role in nation building.
Second thing is that you mentioned the point of Hazrat ayesha.
Why we just picks those example of our Holy ones which suits us? Why we donot completely follow them? Think about it deeply i would not mention all the things
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V good
The utmost need of contemporary Pakistan.
Good job!
very good
Yes! Absolutely right.
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