The Status of Women in Higher Education in India: A Study During 2010-2020

Abstract

The educational landscape of India has witnessed an evolution in the status of women
in higher education from the post-Vedic era to modern times. Historically, gender
disparity has been evident, with women experiencing an inferior educational status
compared to men. However, endeavours to ameliorate this disparity emerged in the
contemporary epoch. In the post-independence era, the Indian government made
conscientious efforts to augment women’s involvement in higher education. The
fruition of these efforts was evident during the decade spanning from 2010 to 2020,
wherein a significant paradigm shift was observed in the status of women in the realm
of higher education. This period witnessed women outpacing men or attaining near
parity in various spheres. The decade of 2010-2020 holds paramount significance in the
trajectory of female education, marked by substantial transformations. This research
study comprehensively examines the status of women in higher education in India
during this period, grounded in a thorough analysis of secondary data and findings