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Improving access to education for girls in developing countries Introduction Development is considered to improve the lives of people, places, and things. It is a process desired by people all over the world. A country with an active population of both young men and women will experience rapid development. However, in many developing countries, young women are denied access to good education, making it impossible for them to contribute to the development of their society. Importance of education Education is a "process of teaching, training, and learning to improve knowledge and develop skills," according to Wehmier. It is a key that unlocks potentials for everyone. In most developing countries, female children are treated as inferior to their male counterparts. Parents often consider it wasteful to send their daughters to school, and instead use them to settle family debts. Impact of education on development Recent findings show that education, nutrition, and health are crucial for achieving development in developing countries like India, Bangladesh, and Cameroon. Citizens of a particular country are vital assets for achieving development. Education, according to Emile Durkheim, is a vehicle for social transformation and a means of individual and community emancipation. Gender inequality in education Although India's constitution declares education as a fundamental right, almost one-third of children do not attend school. Groups that have no access to formal education within Indian society are females, Adivasis, Dalits, minorities, low classes, and disabled children. Dalits are the most isolated people in Indian society, having suffered for a longer time due to the practice of untouchability, segregation, and denial of access to multiple economic and cultural resources. Disparities in education Recent research shows that there is a steady growth in the enrollment of Dalits ranging from primary to higher education. However, the proportion of Dalit girls going to school is much lower than the number of Dalit boys or any other group. The level of illiteracy among Dalit women is also much higher than among upper and middle-class women. Education of rural Dalits is unfavorable compared to that of their urban counterparts. The quality of education based on the performance of students determines the economic success of that student. Challenges and solutions Female education has not been given much attention by policy-makers in developing countries, and recent findings show that without proper intervention and support from the government, it is challenging to encourage and achieve female education for all school-age girls. The retention rate is one of the major problems faced today, with higher dropout rates common in rural areas compared to urban areas. In a developing country, gender plays a vital role in determining the chances of attaining higher educational qualifications and literacy. In patriarchal societies like India and Bangladesh, gender segregation and discrimination against females using religious and caste systems have affected the interest and growth of females in all spheres, mainly education. Conclusion In conclusion, education is essential for the development of any country, and access to education for girls in developing countries is crucial. Policy-makers need to prioritize female education, provide the necessary support and intervention, and address gender inequality in education to ensure that girls have equal access to education and can contribute to the development of their society.