Question

Why is there a difference between literacy rate for males and females in India?

Answer 1

Differences occur between literacy rate of male and female because:

a. Girls are not sent to schools for education. There is a biased attitude towards a male child.
b. School drop out rates among girls are high as they are expected to do household work.
c. They are not encouraged to go to schools situated in far off areas.
d. Poor economic condition of parents.
e. Fewer schools exclusively for girls in rural areas.
f. Early marriage of female child.
g. Indifferent attitude of parents towards girls's education.