Household economic condition plays a crucial role in determining girls' access to education, particularly in developing regions. Families with limited financial resources often prioritize immediate survival needs over long-term investments like education. Poverty directly affects educational participation by limiting the ability to afford school-related expenses such as fees, uniforms, books, and transportation. Indirect costs also influence girls' education through domestic responsibilities, including caring for siblings, cooking, and fetching water or fuel. However, improving household economic conditions can significantly enhance girls' educational outcomes through financial support mechanisms such as scholarships, conditional cash transfers, and free educational provisions. This paper examines the multi-dimensional relationship between household economics, family structure, and girls' educational access in rural India, with emphasis on policy interventions required to achieve educational equity.
Josephine Lakra (Tue,) studied this question.