Female teachers urged to lead fight for rights and better education
Female teachers gathered at a state-level conference in Telangana to discuss their role in promoting constitutional values and social awareness. Speakers highlighted the need for better infrastructure for girls and improved rights for women in the education sector.
Why it matters
The event underscores the intersection of gender rights, labor advocacy, and the role of educators in shaping societal norms.
Female teachers have a crucial role in shaping responsible future citizens by imparting education, constitutional values and social awareness to children, speakers said at a State-level conference of women teachers organised by TSUTF here on Sunday.
Retired Telangana High Court Judge Justice G. Radharani said constitutional rights were not being fully implemented and urged teachers to understand women’s rights and educate students about them. She said socio-cultural barriers continued to restrict women despite technological progress and called for greater awareness of the Constitution and politics.
All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) national vice-president Mariam Dhawale criticised government policies, alleging that women faced increasing economic and social burdens. She highlighted the contribution of unpaid domestic labour to the economy and expressed concern over the impact of NEP 2020 on public education.
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