Author: Souvik Dandapat
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04030024
Abstract: The proposed study titled “The Impact of Life Skills Education and Training on Promoting Gender Equality and Inclusion in Education” discusses the importance of life skills education in education and how life skills education can promote gender equality and social inclusion.Life skills education helps students acquire skills beyond the traditional curriculum that help them face everyday challenges.It focuses on communication, critical thinking, and social-emotional skills. Life skills education helps to transform the traditional education system. They give marginalized communities a sense of being heard and respected, encouraging them to move forward in life. Life skills such as communication, problem-solving, and collaboration can build empathy and enable inclusion.Teaching these skills from pre-primary education level can reduce gender stereotypes and biases. However, there are some barriers such as limited educational opportunities, cultural norms and teaching methods. Solutions include advocacy, legislation, teacher training and adequate funding, various resources and appropriate monitoring, modification and refinement as needed.Overall, life skills education enables young people to value diversity, create opportunities to promote gender equality, and through understanding and empathy, future generations can build a more just and inclusive society.
Keywords: Life Skills, Life Skills Education, Women Empowerment, Gender Equality, Social Inclusivity.
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