Armed conflict in kashmir, an impact on education: Analytical view

Culture embodies the intellectual development of a society. Its pattern in Kashmir has been affected due to the violence and trauma experienced by the people of Kashmir in past. Conflict often leaves an unfortunate legacy for the affected generations facing intimidating challenges for the women and children. Violence in Kashmir has transformed the lives of women by becoming victims of arrest, torture, disappearance and loss of the loved ones and direct victims of rape, kidnapping and murder. Alongside economic empowerment and psychological counselling, a key challenge is to ensure that women do not remain isolated from the broader community. Women have experienced role changes forging survival strategies for themselves and their families. This study examines the deep impact of armed conflict on Kashmiri women and their education, witnessing substantial progress towards female education in Kashmir in the past decade.