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Gender Inequality in Urban and Rural India: A Comparative Study of Educational and Employment Opportunities
Dr. Vikas Nandal
2 July 2025 · Vol. 1, Issue 1, pp. 11-17
DOI: 10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V1E1/2025-A002 (registration with Crossref in progress)
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Gender inequality remains a deeply rooted issue in Indian society, manifesting significantly in access to education and employment. This research paper aims to explore the disparities between urban and rural India with respect to gender-based opportunities in these two critical sectors.
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- 2 July 2025
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- Vol. 1, Issue 1, pp. 11-17
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- 3051-3561 (online) · 3051-3553 (print)
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- CC BY 4.0 — free to read and reuse with attribution
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- Double-blind, at least two independent reviewers
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- EP Journals Group
Abstract
Gender inequality remains a deeply rooted issue in Indian society, manifesting significantly in access to education and employment. This research paper aims to explore the disparities between urban and rural India with respect to gender-based opportunities in these two critical sectors. The study adopts a comparative theoretical framework to assess how social, cultural, economic, and policy-based factors influence educational attainment and job accessibility for men and women in both geographies. The findings indicate that while urban India has shown gradual improvement in narrowing the gender gap due to greater access to educational institutions, job markets, and awareness, rural India continues to suffer from regressive social norms, poor infrastructure, and limited economic opportunities for women. Furthermore, patriarchal attitudes, early marriage, lack of mobility, and household responsibilities disproportionately impact rural women’s ability to participate in both education and employment. This research suggests that gender equality must not be treated uniformly across the country but must take into account geographic, cultural, and socio-economic diversity. The paper concludes with recommendations for localized gender-inclusive policies, skill-building programs, infrastructure development, and behavioral change initiatives to achieve holistic gender equity in both urban and rural India.
Keywords: Gender Inequality, Urban-Rural Divide, Women’s Education, Employment Disparities, India, Gender Equity, Access to Opportunities, Patriarchy, Rural Development, Social Norms
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Dr. Vikas Nandal (2025). Gender Inequality in Urban and Rural India: A Comparative Study of Educational and Employment Opportunities. Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies, 1(1), 11-17. https://www.ep-journals.org/articles/gender-inequality-in-urban-and-rural-india-a-comparative-study-a4c4ef31
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Dr. Vikas Nandal.
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In Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies, Volume 1, Issue 1, pages 11-17, published by EP Journals Group on 2 July 2025.
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Yes. It is open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) licence, so anyone can read, share and reuse it with attribution.
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10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V1E1/2025-A002. Registration with Crossref is in progress.
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APA: Dr. Vikas Nandal (2025). Gender Inequality in Urban and Rural India: A Comparative Study of Educational and Employment Opportunities. Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies, 1(1), 11-17. https://www.ep-journals.org/articles/gender-inequality-in-urban-and-rural-india-a-comparative-study-a4c4ef31
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