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Why do you think do parents accord less priority to girls education as compared to boys? Discuss in the class.

There are the following points that a learner could use to discuss –

a. Boys as hope for old age.


b. Temporary status of a girl in the family.


c. Historic and orthodox thinking.


d. Gender disparity and social reasons


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