The Impact of Higher Education on Women Empowerment, Gender Equality and Social Justice: A Comprehensive Socio-Economic Analysis (Case Study: Chitral Upper and Lower Districts)

Prof. Dr. Ghazala Yasmeen, Muhammad Hashaam, Tehmina Zia and Sumera Rehman ()

International Journal of Politics & Social Sciences Review (IJPSSR), 2024, vol. 3, issue III, 517-521

Abstract: This study examines the correlation of higher education with women’s empowerment, gender equality, and social justice. Applying a mixed-methods approach quantitative data was collected through a Knowledge Attitude and Practice (KAP) survey administered to 360 working women. While qualitative insights were gathered from focus group discussions with 360 mothers across 12 villages in upper and lower Chitral Districts. Statistical analysis revealed significant positive correlation between education and several key variables: women empowerment (r = .620, p

Date: 2024
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