The Importance of Education

One reoccurring theme of this class that I have noticed is the importance of education. The documentary "Half the Sky" made this point very clear. The most substantial changes these advocates, such as Mam made was through education. Whether it is young girls who would, without education, be forced to work difficult low paying jobs or older women learning to be proper midwives to improve birth rates, education is so crucial in moving a country forward. It's not just women that need educating. As illustrated by Mam's effort to educate men on the risks of unprotected sex, in order to induce cultural change as well as economic change, developing nations need better systems of education. But, change is very difficult to initiate with in places with deep cultural roots and poverty, which is why I think it is our responsibility as the more fortunate to help.