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Research on the Relationship between Women's Education and Gender Equality

Author(s)

Mingxiu Jiang

Affiliation(s)

College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China

Abstract

This study investigates the bidirectional relationship between women's education and gender equality, aiming to systematically explore their interplay in historical development, current realities, and mutual influence mechanisms. By integrating quantitative analysis with qualitative research methods, this paper first reviews the developmental trajectory of women’s education from ancient times to the contemporary era, identifying structural barriers and breakthrough pathways across different historical periods. Subsequently, based on global and national educational practices, a comprehensive analysis is conducted on the current status of women's education across three dimensions: educational access, resource allocation, and educational quality. Despite overall positive trends, significant gender disparities persist in certain regions. The study further demonstrates how women's education promotes gender equality by enhancing women's autonomy, challenging gender stereotypes, increasing economic participation, and facilitating legal reforms. Conversely, it examines how the dissemination of gender equality ideologies and the implementation of related measures create a more favorable environment for women’s educational advancement, highlighting the synergistic effects of institutional support and cultural transformation. Findings indicate a positive feedback loop between women’s education and gender equality: higher educational attainment significantly enhances women’s social status and rights awareness, while effective gender-equality measures, in turn, encourage greater female enrollment in quality education. This research not only enriches the theoretical framework within social measures regarding gender issues but also provides empirical evidence and practical implications for formulating more inclusive education and gender equality measures.

Keywords

Women's Education; Gender Equality; Impact Mechanisms; Educational Equity; Social Change

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