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Importance Of Education in The Society
Over the years, there has been increased emphasis on promoting education for all across the globe. The emphasis is based on the fact that education brings a large volume of benefits to the economy and societies. Thus, it can be argued that Education is an important part of life that contributes positively to the lives of the people (Bano 48). Individuals are deemed incomplete without education: hence increased emphasis on the need for quality education for all. Studies have indicated that education is an important human virtue, it is also a requirement of society, a foundation for a good life as well as an indication of freedom (Bhardwaj 24). The paper focuses on outlining the importance of education in society. It argues that education is key to economic growth, meaningful life, and societal success and development.
Education plays a crucial role in promoting economic growth and development in the long term. Studies conducted on the topic show a close link between sustainable economic growth and the availability of quality education (Salgür 53). Countries that have invested in quality and equitable education experienced improved and sustainable economies compared to those that have not (Salgür 54). The availability of an educated workforce leads to improved production and innovativeness in the labor market: hence improved economic growth. Improved production systems, creativity, and technological innovations facilitated by education play a crucial role in improving the economic development of the people. Furthermore, access to quality education triggers better decision-making and access to high-paying jobs hence high income, improved quality of life, and overall economic progress. Thus, it can be argued that access to quality education promotes economic growth, improved production, increased per capita income as well as eminence of life among the people (Salgür 54).
Education plays a crucial role in promoting meaningful or purposeful life among the people. It provides individuals with knowledge and skills that they can use to understand their lives and selves thereby promoting meaningful lives (Bhardwaj 25). It helps improve the decision-making process of individuals thereby promoting better and purposeful lives in the long term. Better educated individuals can make rational decisions on the best courses of action to take in their lives thereby leading more meaningful lives than the uneducated. In this regard, it is argued that education enhances the cognitive and decision-making abilities of people in addition to guiding people on how to lead successful and meaningful lives (Bano 48). Thus, it reduces the risk of people indulging in self-destructive behavior by guiding them into leading purposeful lives in the long term. Value-based education empowers and inspires young people to lead meaningful lives that contribute positively to society. It does so by equipping them with skills and knowledge that they can use to make their lives better in the present and the future. In addition to the youths, inclusive education allows women, the disabled, racial minorities, and other vulnerable groups to lead better, empowered, and meaningful lives (Fedulova et al 118). It provides them with competencies that facilitate their ability to get jobs and participate equally in society.
Furthermore, education promotes overall societal sustainable development and success (Fedulova et al 118). A society with less educated people is likely to suffer from a lack of development than those with highly educated populations. For instance, it equips students with competencies that they can utilize to bring changes that positively impact society. Additionally, fosters technological advancement, employment, character building, and innovativeness that people can use to change society for the better (Bhardwaj 26). Additionally, reducing disparities in education by ensuring equal access to quality education helps boost the wellbeing of citizens. For instance, educating women and other minority groups is a great investment that ensures improved outcomes in the communities Studies that support this fact indicate that incisive education is key to the sustainable development of a community (Fedulova et al 118). Also, societies with highly educated individuals enjoy more peace and stability than those with lowly educated populations. It is because education helps society to enjoy law and order by making responsible and better citizens. Education helps individuals understand and comply with laws, regulations, and ethics: hence promoting the overall societal outcomes (Bhardwaj 25). Therefore, societies that want to enjoy sustainable growth and development need to gather and invests adequate resources to support education for all.
In conclusion, it can be identified that education major factor for economic, societal, and personal development. It fosters economic growth, personal development, meaningful life, and overall sustainable community development. Thus, governments across the globe need to invest in quality education for all to optimize the available benefits of education. The government will need to collaborate with other stakeholders in the education sector to continuously improve the education system to maximize the overall outcomes for all. Research and development are also important in ensuring continuous improvements of education systems to make them adaptable to the changing future needs of the people.
Work cited
Bano, Afifa. "Importance of education." Integrated Journal of British 2.6 (2015): 48-50.
Bhardwaj, Ajay. "Importance of education in human life: A holistic approach." International Journal of Science and Consciousness 2.2 (2016): 23-28.
Fedulova, Inna, et al. "Inclusive education as a basis for sustainable development of society." Journal of social studies education research 10.3 (2019): 118-135.
Salgür, Selami Ahmet. "The importance of education in economic growth." Manager 18 (2013): 47-52.
