An Analysis of the State of Female Education in Sindh and Role of Television in Increasing Literacy Rate

Abstract

The core purpose of this study is to analyze the state of education in Sindh and to elucidate the role of television in bringing awareness about women education. According to world fact book sex ratio in country is 1.06 male(s)/female (2013 est.) and according to Pakistan Social and Living Standard Measurement Survey (PSLM)-2012 literacy rate of Pakistan is 58%, male 70% and female 47%. Women comprise half of the population of country but female literacy rate is negligible. Various policies are formulated to achieve the considerable literacy rate. But still country is unable to achieve the goal of universal education due to various problems and hurdles. This study deals with the problem of lack of awareness among women about education as their basic right. Television is medium of communication that informs, educates and propagates about rights and duties of society including education. In this paper researcher examines the state of education in Sindh and how television can be used in better way to deal with this problem. This study uses the secondary data analysis method. Secondary data analysis method is technique of reviewing and using authentic data already available on subject.   Statistical data and reports on television viewing trends are reviewed. Various studies carried on the impact of television educational programs on audiences at national and international level are reviewed. Conclusion is drawn on the basis of reviewed literature that state of female education in Sindh is not good. Study also concludes that TV in most widely existing and influencing medium of communication. It should be used as a tool to eradicate female illiteracy.