Lack Of Education In Pakistan

Society in Pakistan is one that is by tradition male-dominated. Men are the breadwinners for their family, they are the ones with jobs, and they have say in the government. Women, meanwhile, are limited to a domestic lifestyle in which they are the caretakers for children and rarely are seen alone in public. Because of these roles, the education of girls is much less of a concern, leading to many women going to school for little, if any, time.

Throughout his novel, “A Thousand Splendid Suns”, Khaled Hosseini explores the stories of different young girls in Afghanistan, each with their own unique story. One of the main divisions between each was their level of education and their families view on the necessity of having kids in school. It seemed that there was a direct parallel between a child’s access to education and their goals and initiative for the rest of their life. There were also strong divisions between adults and their views in educating females in school. Some parents were very open and enthusiastic about their daughters receiving an education while others thought they belonged elsewhere and going to school was a waste of time. The Taliban was a strong opponent to young girls and their educations and did everything in their power to prevent girls from going to school or becoming at all independent. Examining the importance of education from the perspectives of the Taliban, adults, and young girls in Kabul at this time creates an image of suppression and brings into question the motives of the Taliban’s reform rules and whether or not they could have been meant to distinguish the threat of educated generations weakening their power.

Proud parents happily celebrating as their children are able to move onto a university level education, and continue into the job world well-equipped and ready to bring in a substantial income. Families escaping poverty after generations of impoverished relatives. If only life in Pakistan reflected this utopia. The reality is that thousands of tired, hungry children still struggle to get to school and receive a proper education. Families cannot send their kids, and the cycle of poverty proves inescapable. Until the government intervenes, there is no way for the country to pull itself out of an impoverished state and bring prosperity for future generations. With minimal federal intervention, Pakistan could swiftly increase the standard of living and level of education for its citizens. Every day, more and more young girls and boys could be trekking to newly constructed school buildings with a lunch in hand and the realization that they will learn substantial and relevant information with their newly appointed teacher. Literacy rates will spiral upwards, and the poverty strain will ease slightly. Although it will take time, this improved world can be achieved through the assistance of the federal government to already existing groups working to alleviate

Many families only allow their daughters to attend all-girls schools close to their home and not many of these schools exist. Other families believe it is unnecessary for girls to be educated because the woman’s place is at home, not in the economy. “Life as an Afghan Woman” explains, “Schools for girls have been burned down, hundreds of teachers educating girls have been threatened or killed,...[and] physically harmed…. Only forty percent of Afghan girls attend elementary school, and only one out of twenty girls attend school beyond sixth grade.” Education has been presented to girls, but because of the lack of girls attending, this advancement of women’s education has not made as large of an impact as anticipated. Central Statistical Organization states “Based on the data of Statistical Yearbook 2014, the total numbers of civil servants of the government are 398,195 persons of which, 77.8 percent male and 22.2 percent are females.” Women have much less involvement in government and it is rooted from the lack of education received by the women as a young girl. A 2014 data analysis from the Central Statistical Organization shows in the “Zabul province in terms of girls’ enrolment in school is at the lowest level as girlboy ratio is 22/78.” Education equality has long suffered throughout Afghanistan due to the results of a patriarchal society, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t looking up in the

There are many countries where culture or religion can sometimes deny certain peoples ' right to have an education, restricting them from going to school to learn. Those countries don’t see the benefits people can get from learning new languages, or learning their own history. One of these countries that do such restrictions of education is Pakistan. In the country of Pakistan, some people think that there is no use of education, it 's unnecessary

In our society education is so often overlooked; children sometimes don’t want to go to school and almost everyone has the opportunity to get a proper education. But as shown in Parvana education in Afghanistan is controlled and oppressed, only to be taught to some members of society and even then it is only taught in a way that the Taliban sees fit. In the book Parvana, she reads letters to people who are unable to for themselves, her father gets dragged away for having a foreign education and they banned education for girls. Because of all this the Taliban have been able to control their society easily.

The institution of education in many regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan is virtually nonexistent. Many girls don’t have access to schools (Stones into Schools p.4) and those that do usually don’t graduate from high school. While Greg Mortenson’s Stones into Schools and the documentary The Miseducation of Pakistan deal with two different areas, they both show many similar themes.

One of them being the long term effects that has resulted because of this issue. Because of their education neglection, they lack many basic skills that are needed for work. Reading and writing is needed for many jobs, and if they are illiterate they are unable to perform the assigned tasks. Also, there are some jobs in Pakistan that are specific to women, and because of the lack of skills these jobs are always in need. Another long term effect is that many girls are forced into marriage at a young age. Their lack of education leads them to marry an older working man because according to some Pakistani representatives, girls should be prepared to become 'obedient' wives and mothers rather than be educated (Girl’s Education in Pakistan, 2013). Poverty and debt is another long term effect that many are facing because of their lack of education. Women are unable to get a decent paying job to support themselves or their children if they do not have the skills needed for the job. Historical significance is also seen through the Taliban. They are a group of people who have gained power throughout the years and because of them many actions were created. Undeserved deaths, many bombings and unnecessary violence, strict rules, and banning of ordinary things are just a few (Who are the Taliban, 2015). One last reason that the issue of girl’s education in Pakistan has historical significance to it is that many have been inspired by it. Malala was just the start of it, and it inspired girls and women of all ages in not only Pakistan, but all over the world to fight for their education. Many different organizations are working to help increase the number of girls that attend school all over the world. Some are The Global Business Coalition for Education, A World at School, and The Malala Fund. Marriage-free child zones are also being set up in countries where girls are being married off at a young

Being un-educated is like being an infant in a dark room, both will constantly be anxious about their lack of knowledge or information. Millions of people in various countries across the world are condemned to this darkness due to their inability to receive an education. In Three Cups of Tea by David Oliver Relin, the abysmal state of the education in third world countries such as Pakistan and Afghanistan stems from the absence or atrocious state of schools. This can be seen by looking at the influence the Taliban had over the system, the backwards nature of the madrassa’s which ingrained hate in the minds of children and also, the sexism in society. All these factors led to desperation amongst people to get an education for themselves or their

In the novel, I am Malala by Malala Youzfzai, education in the middle East did not improve until Malala changed the Taliban’s perspective of women’s education. The government in Pakistan completely changed after Malala stood up for women’s rights. Malala’s family struggled and fought to stay in Pakistan when the Taliban took over, but after they got attacked they were forced to move to England. Malala Youzfzai constantly fought her way and endeavored to stand up for womens education in Pakistan once the Taliban took control, despite being forced out of her home country to be an immigrant. Education in Pakistan was completely and utterly destroyed when the Taliban took control.

Over 62 million girls around the world are denied an education. Some start elementary school, but most don’t even make it to junior high. The girls in Swat Valley, Pakistan are specifically told that they cannot go to school by the Taliban. According to the

More teachers and students leave school every day because they are afraid of being killed while attending school. Violence is one of the main reason why people stop doing anything in Pakistan. Although the Taliban weren’t the ones to build the schools without walls, water or bathrooms, they are a reason why kids aren’t attending school. They may thing they are doing the right thing, but they are letting their kids down without even noticing. Yousafzai states, “A bomb and a grenade were tossed into the school playground just as a prize-giving ceremony was about to start” (Yousafsai 312). The Taliban don’t realize how big of an important thing is to be illiterate, but they will never understand because of the missed education and ignorance. That’s also why they will realize that girl’s education is as important as boy’s

Mian Muhammad Mansha a Pakistani entrepreneur once said “Terrorism is partly linked to people who have no jobs in Pakistan.” Rural regions with a dearth amount of education are later on coerced into the Taliban, because of the lack of jobs available for the extent of education the population has. Three Cups of Tea, co-written by Dr. Greg Mortenson and David Relin shows Mortenson's personal journeys with building schools in Pakistan, which prevented young Pakistani males from joining the terrorist groups. The author writes in elements that makes society aware of the harsh conditions Pakistani children go through, to go to school. He uses credibility, factual, and emotionally arousing elements to make the audience sympathize for the kids that are in poverty.

Not only does Pakistan have low education rates in general but also, more males can attend school in comparison to females partly because of the Taliban. It is hard to imagine going to school every day knowing that it is a risk, knowing that you could be targeted for simply being a girl and going to school in Pakistan. Despite Malala's fear she continued to go to school because she knew that Allah, who is the Muslim word for God, would protect her. It is commendable that one person can have such faith in a God, which they cannot see. I believe this must have been a significant factor, which enabled Malala to continue to blog about her experiences and encourage girls to continue to go to school.

Simone Weil discusses the role of education in her book The Need for Roots. According to Weil, education is supposed to show people what is beneficial and good, create motives and concern them “for effective action” (Weil 2005, 185). In Pakistan, some of the Madrassah schools have argued to have become “the next breeding ground for radical Islamic militants” (Singer 2001). This essay discusses the Pakistani Madrassah system and contrasts it to the ideas of Simone Weil of what education should be.