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List down some reasons for low literacy rate among females.

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Explain why girls and women are not getting access to proper education

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Listed below are some of the reasons for low literacy among female
  • Out of 100 about 65 girls do not continue school and drop out.
  • Girls and women are expected to do household work by their families instead of study.
  • Girls are so engaged in household work that they have less time to focus on study.
  • Many schools practice gender bias by not letting girls take up the subjects of their choice.
  • Parents prefer not to spend on girl education because they have to spend on their marriage as well.

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