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Paper Title: EDUCATED VOICES, EMPOWERED COMMUNITIES: COMPARING WOMEN’S VOICES IN URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITIES
Authors Name: Sayani Sen
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Abstract: Abstract Women’s education has progressively emerged as a transformative instrument for fostering gender equity and amplifying women's voices in societal decision-making. Nevertheless, disparities between urban and rural contexts continue to shape the degree to which education translates into empowerment. This study examines how educational attainment influences women’s agency, participation, and socio-cultural visibility in urban and rural communities of India. Using a qualitative analytical framework grounded in secondary data sources such as national surveys, scholarly publications, and governmental reports, the study compares indicators including literacy rates, labour participation, decision-making authority, awareness of legal rights, and access to health services. Evidence reveals that urban women demonstrate higher educational attainment and greater civic engagement, whereas rural women remain constrained by entrenched patriarchal norms, infrastructural inadequacies, and economic marginalization. Despite these constraints, education significantly enhances rural women’s awareness, political participation, and community engagement. The study underscores the necessity of context-sensitive policy interventions focusing on educational accessibility, digital inclusion, and socio-economic opportunities to ensure equitable empowerment across geographical settings.
Keywords: Keywords: Women’s empowerment, educational access, gender disparity, rural-urban divide, socio-cultural transformation.
Cite Article: "EDUCATED VOICES, EMPOWERED COMMUNITIES: COMPARING WOMEN’S VOICES IN URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITIES", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2456-3315, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no.b389-b399, March-2026, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2603145.pdf
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Country: Kalyani , West Bengal , India
Research Area: Arts
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