How Protection and Rights of a Girl Child in India

by Pooja Late so cut

One basic right that is universal is the right to education. In schools, girls are still the minority in terms of a number when compared with their male counterparts especially in low-income countries. The rights of a girl child as it concerns education is the best investment we can make towards the growth of the nation because it has positive impacts in different areas of our lives and nation. It can help in the alleviation of poverty, promoting health, and reducing the population growth, which is now a major concern for the world in large.

However, the education of the girl child is confronted with some challenges that also try to cripple it down. Knowing these challenges is a step towards solving the issue. Girls may not be able to either start or complete their education due to the following reasons:

· Child marriage. According to Statistics, about 15 million girls below the ages of 18 are given off to marriage. Many NGO's in India are kicking against this “injustice” to the girl child.

· Poverty. This is another issue facing the education of the girl child mostly in less-developed nations. Poor families frequently prioritize money on other expenses than the education of their girl child.

· Gender stereotypes and attitude. The traditional perception of gender roles most times means that the education of the girl child is disregarded as not being valuable and relevant as the education of the male child.

· Early Pregnancy. It is quick difficult for girls who are pregnant to return to school because of the stigma.

· Gender-based violence. Many girls are exposed to violence and sexual harassment while on their way to or from school. At times, those that abuse them are their teachers and the school staff.

What does girl’s education do?

Promotes sustainable development: When the right of education is fully actualized in the lives of a girl child, it will be evident. It gives them greater opportunity for getting jobs and earning income as adults do. Some girls who have limited schooling at times do more than the boys who completed their education. The education of the girl child is the starting point to lead women and their household out from the sting of poverty. Nations, where there are fewer differences in the educational system, experiences higher economic growth.

.Improved health: There is a correlation between improved health and education. The education of the girl child has a positive influence on the level of health that a society has. For the fact that they are able to read and write, gives them the advantage of looking after their children’s health better than those who are not educated. This impact is evident in maternal and the child health. Nothing influences the choice of a woman more than education. This information helps her to make wise choices when it is time for pregnancy checkup, childbirth, and nutrition of the child.

Gender equality: Having equal educational opportunities for both boys and girls is the fundamental human right. Moreover, there will be equal opportunities in life upon this basis. The education of the girl is not just having equal access to education but includes areas associated with the practice, teaching, teachers, textbooks, etc.

Author’s Bio

Jehu Horseman in this piece educates his reader on the rights of a girl child as it relates to her education. He explores what the education of the girl child will do for the nation with many NGO's in India joining for the rights of the girl child.