Women’s Education and Its Impact on their Political Empowerment in Malakand Division Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Abstract

Aim of the Study: Gender equality in education and women empowerment are essential to achieving United Nation Sustainable Development Goals 2030. The cumulative empirical evidence in the global north shows a strong connection between education and women increased political participation and empowerment. This study empirically examined the changing status of women education and their political empowerment in the socio-cultural context of Malakand Division Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan. This study’s findings and a large body of literature reveal that women’s education empowers them and enhance their political participation.

Methodology: This study employed quantitative research methods and techniques. The data used in this paper come from a sample of 700 respondents selected through disproportionate sampling technique.  Survey method i.e., self-administered questionnaire was employed for the collection of data.

Findings and Conclusion: Drawing on quantitative evidence, the study suggests a vivid and measurable improvement in women access to education over the last decade. The study findings show that the changing status of women education in Malakanad Division, KP has increased their participation in political activities.