Women Empowerment Through Education: A Comparative Investigation of Rural Women's Status in Boudh District, Odisha

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@article{1722811,
      author = {Dr. Pramod Kumar Rajput, Amitarani Baitharu},
      title = {Women Empowerment Through Education: A Comparative Investigation of Rural Women's Status in Boudh District, Odisha},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2026},
      volume = {10},
      number = {3},
      pages = {507-515},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1722811.pdf},
      abstract = {Education is widely recognized as one of the most effective instruments for women's empowerment. It enhances knowledge, confidence, economic independence, social participation, and decision-making ability. Despite several government initiatives, educational disparities continue to influence the socio-economic status of rural women in Odisha. This study investigates the comparative status of educated and non-educated rural women in Boudh District, Odisha. A descriptive survey method was adopted. Data were collected from 200 respondents (100 educated and 100 non-educated women) through structured questionnaires covering educational, economic, and social dimensions of empowerment. Statistical techniques including Percentage, Mean, Standard Deviation, and Independent Sample t-test were employed. The findings indicate that educated women possess significantly higher levels of empowerment than non-educated women across all selected dimensions. The study recommends strengthening female education, vocational training, financial literacy, and community awareness programmes to promote inclusive rural development.},
      keywords = {Women Empowerment, Education, Rural Development, Gender Equality, Odisha},
      month = {September},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I3-1722811}
  }