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Journal : Cendikia Pendidikan

THE ROLE OF EDUCATION IN EMPOWERING WOMEN IN SUMATRA UTARA Adam Syahdani; Grace Yolanda Panjaitan; Hijryah Lativa Sihombing; Laila Azizah Lubis; Meisuri, Meisuri
Sindoro: Cendikia Pendidikan Vol. 7 No. 4 (2024): Sindoro: Cendikia Pendidikan
Publisher : Cahaya Ilmu Bangsa Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9644/sindoro.v7i4.6325

Abstract

Education serves as a powerful tool for women's empowerment, driving personal growth, social change, and economic progress. It equips women with the necessary knowledge and skills to access opportunities, make informed decisions, and actively engage in society. In many regions, including North Sumatra, Indonesia, historical cultural norms and economic challenges have limited women's educational access. However, as global awareness of gender equality rises, initiatives to close the gender education gap have increased. Education not only promotes gender equality but also produces numerous positive externalities, such as delayed marriage, reduced fertility rates, increased labor force participation, and improved health outcomes for women and their families. Women’s empowerment through education is not merely about ensuring access; it also emphasizes the quality and relevance of education. Educated women break cycles of poverty, gain leadership roles, and strengthen their communities. However, they still face significant barriers, such as cultural restrictions and economic hardships. These obstacles, particularly in rural areas, prevent many women from reaching their educational potential. Despite these challenges, the empowerment of women through education in regions like North Sumatra is vital for both individual and societal advancement. Continued investment in education for women is essential, not only as a matter of equality but as a crucial driver of sustainable development and societal progress.
Co-Authors Abdul Halik Adam Syahdani Agnes, Ezra Agus Hidayat Agus Pahrudin Al-Haddad, Hassan Allikha Ade Kesuma Amaniarsih, Dwi Suci Amrin Saragih ANISAFITRI, SRI AYU Anjani, Zahra Anni Holila Pulungan Ariatna asrul, nurmahyuni Aulia, Delvi Ayudira, Ayudira Ayunda, Riska Bambang Irfani Bangun, Eka Uliyanti Putri Br Batubara, Muhammad Hasyimsyah Br Nainggolan, Mirawati Christine, Honey CITRA ANGGIA PUTRI Damaiyanti, Susi Deden Makbuloh Dirgayasa Tangkas, I Wayan Elasa, Dea Tia Grace Yolanda Panjaitan Gustiany Siregar, Alfina HARAHAP, ISMAIL Hartati Hartati Hartati, Rita Hasibuan, Sri Wahyuni Helvira, Jenny Hijryah Lativa Sihombing Hudayani, Ardhya I Wayan Dirgayasa Tangkas Indra Bakti Istiqomah Nur Rahmawati Jenica, Martha Judijanto, Loso Junaidah Junaidah Kesuma, Allikha Ade Laila Azizah Lubis M. Ridho Kholid M. Ridho Kholid Mahardika, Nikita Putri Mahriza, Rita Maisaroh, Ajeng Dilla Makbulloh, Deden Mardikawati, Budi Mayang Sari Meutia, Cut Intan Mohamad Firdaus, Mohamad Molina, Merry Luz Muhammad Abdul Haris, Muhammad Abdul Mulki, Nur Mulyani, Tika Mutiara Qolby, Assyifa Nainggolan, Anggi Octorina Nurbaiti, Syarifah Oki Dermawan Pasaribu, Septian Markus Poncowati, Srikandi Dwi Pratiwi, Yulia Citra Purba, Geltri Sutra Purwiro Harjati Rita Hartati Rita Mahriza Rohmatillah Samosir, Widya Nola Sembiring, Posta Siagian, Firstananda Jenni Yulieta Silaban, Angelica Laurina Simanjuntak, Friska Simaremare, Friska Siregar, Yuliza Andriyani Siringo-ringo, Alfrin Juniarto Sisila Fitriany Damanik, Sisila Fitriany Siti Aisyah Ginting Siti Patimah Situmorang, Ryan Muhtadi Agha Sri Latifah Sri Wahyuni Sri Wahyuni Subandi Subandi Suci suryawati, Sri Suyitno Suyitno Syafrayani, Putri Rizki Syahfitri, Rani Syarofa, Najwa Wantoya, Qiara Widya Andayani WINDA SETIASARI, WINDA