Areas Quote by Amartya Sen
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“Even in areas like the most depressed region of India in terms of female education, namely Rajasthan, which has [one of] the lowest female literacy [rates] in India. Even there, 80 to 90 percent of the parents would like their girls to go to school. And indeed, about 80 percent would like them to be made compulsory.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nobel Lecture, Economic Sciences, 1998
Even in regions with very low female literacy, most parents desire schooling for their daughters and support compulsory education.
In simple terms: Parents want girls educated despite low literacy rates.
Key Takeaway
Promote compulsory schooling for girls.
Themes
education
gender equality
development
policy
social change
Mood
hopeful
determined
optimistic
Type
policy
advocacy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Rural India
- government programs
- NGO initiatives
- community meetings
- school enrollment drives
Key Concepts
Human development
rights
social norms
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policy incentives overcome local barriers?
- What role can community leaders play?
A Different Perspective
Cultural resistance and poverty may limit implementation.
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