Education of Girls in Conflict Zone-A Survey Study in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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It is a survey study of conflict zone and tries to study the effect of the conflict on education of women. This study has been carried out in two schools in Jammu and Kashmir Region in India. The researchers have found that there are inadequate measures for counseling of students. The researchers found that education is most affected due to strikes, protests, conflicts and other such incidents. The survey revealed that insurgency, corruption and poor governance are considered to be the most important reasons for conflicts and problems. The most important impact of these conflicts is on education. Girls are most affected by these conflicts. Education of girls is affected the most. The researchers have tried to present their suggestions for improvement of education of girls on the basis of this study. This study brings to light the factors relating to women education for education and development of conflict affected regions.
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