2. EDUCATIONA global development challenge A vital part of poverty reduction plan Most influential means of development Shapes the destiny of a country
17. The female literacy rate in Kerala is much higher than any other states in India
18. Higher literacy rate gives higher HDI value to this small state of India
19. Education promoted transmission from a highly conservative, hierarchical and cast ridden society of Kerala
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21. People are easily manipulated by politicians and become preys of communal violence
22. Female literacy rate is only 50.97(2001)
23. Low rate of female literacy could be the cause of increase in problems such as -High rate of infant mortality -Increase in maternal mortality -Malnutrition -Low life expectancy
36. What kind of development should we aspire for?
37. Are we working for the benefit of the society?
38. Can we work together to create equality among people, putting aside our cast systems?
39. Should we see our sisters as secondary citizens?
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