CHALLENGES OF WOMEN'S EDUCATION IN INDIA'S INTERNATIONALIZATION JOURNEY

The internationalization of education has transformed learning systems worldwide, fostering academic mobility, cross-border collaborations, and globally recognized curricula. However, while India embraces these changes, significant disparities persist in women's access to quality education, particularly in the context of internationalization. Despite progressive policies and global commitments to gender equality, structural, cultural, and economic barriers continue to hinder women’s participation in internationalized education systems. 

India has made notable progress in female literacy, with enrollment rates improving at primary and secondary levels (UNESCO, 2022). Yet, higher education and global academic opportunities remain disproportionately inaccessible to women, especially from rural and marginalized communities. The internationalization of education, often centered on urban elite institutions, risks exacerbating gender inequalities if not consciously designed to be inclusive.