According to last census held in 2001, the percentage of female literacy in the country is 54.16%. The literacy rate in the country has increased from 18.33% in 1951 to 65.38% as per 2001 census. The female literacy rate has also increased from 8.86% in 1951 to 54.16%. It is noticed that the female literacy rate during the period 1991-2001 increased by 14.87% whereas male literacy rate rose by 11.72%. Hence the female literacy rate actually increased by 3.15% more compared to male literacy rate.
Factors Responsible for Poor Female Literacy Rate
Historically,a variety of factors have been found to be responsible for poor female literate rate,viz
* Gender based inequality.
* Social discrimination and economic exploitation.
* Occupation of girl child in domestic chores.
* Low enrolment of girls in schools.
* Low retention rate and high dropout rate.
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Factors Responsible for Poor Female Literacy Rate
Historically,a variety of factors have been found to be responsible for poor female literate rate,viz
* Gender based inequality.
* Social discrimination and economic exploitation.
* Occupation of girl child in domestic chores.
* Low enrolment of girls in schools.
* Low retention rate and high dropout rate.
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