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Role of Education in Contemporary Society
Education constitutes the backbone of any society. Instrumentally, it is meant to be the provider of knowledge and skills for all its members and thus prepares minds for the next generation. Besides this, it promotes development in critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities along with language skills in an individual.
Types of Education
1. Institutional learning: primary to higher education.
2. Non-Formal Education: Educated through experience, personal reading, and daily life.
3. Non-Formal Education: Organized out-of-school education.
Benefits of Education
1. Enfranchisement: Education liberates the citizens particularly women to make their choices.
2. Economic Development: The more the people educated, the faster the economic development of a country.
3. Social Mobility: It will help establish social and economic equalities.
4. Personal Development…
