Poverty and Girl's Child Education in Rural Senapati, Manipur.

Abstract

Due to poverty and inadequate resources, many girls in rural areas of Senapati District, Manipur, are robbed of the fundamental right to an education. Socioeconomic hurdles, traditional gender norms, and infrastructure restrictions continue to cause structural inequities and gender gaps in enrolment and completion rates despite global efforts to provide universal primary and secondary education. Low income and other economic constraints still drive gender prejudice in schooling. Siblings cannot share household finances fairly because resources are scarce. The average resource amount is much lower than the minimum productive capability. The uneven distribution of costs associated with poverty is a significant consequence. The "lifeboat dilemma" is a well-known phenomenon that causes extreme poverty to lead to preferential treatment within households. In general, women are vulnerable to mistreatment. This study investigates the impact of poverty on girls' education in the rural Senapati districts of Manipur using data from household surveys. The study concluded that higher household incomes are associated with more significant female education investments. Children from low-income homes were more likely to drop out of school because of poverty than children from middle-class families, according to the study. The high dropout rate among girls was also associated with family-related problems and duties, such as caring for a younger sibling or completing housework, as well as the dysfunctional state of the public school system. Improving educational opportunities for girls and providing financial assistance to low-income families could ensure that all children can attend a high-quality, inclusive education.