FUNCTIONS AND

IMPORTANCE OF
EDUCATION IN
SOCIETY
This is an important issue in one's life. It is the key to
success in the future and to have many opportunities in
life. Education has many advantages for people. For
instance, it illuminates a person's mind and thinking.
Having an education in an area helps people think, feel,
and behave in a way that contributes to their success
and improves their personal satisfaction and their
community.
Education develops human personality and thoughts; it helps an
individual deal with others and prepares one for life experiences. It
makes people have a special status in their society, and everywhere
they live. There are various benefits of having an education, such as
having a good career, having a good social status, and having self
confidence.
Further, without education we may
not survive humanely nor have decent
professions. Furthermore, education
grants us a good status in society. As
educated people, we are considered as
valuable sources of knowledge in our
society. Having education helps us
teach others about morals, manners
and ethics in our society. For this
reason, people deal with us in a
considerable and special way of being
productive and resourceful.
The Education
When we think about education, the first thing that strikes our minds is
acquiring knowledge. Education is a tool that provides awareness, skills,
strategies, and information to people. It helps them understand their
rights and duties to their families, community, and country. It improves
vision and insight to see the world. It builds society's capacity to tackle
inequality, crime, corruption, and many other bad elements.
Importance of
Education in our Society In the modern
developed world, education is an important factor that plays a huge
role. To be able to succeed in this competitive world, people need
good education. In modern society, people focus on achieving a
high standard of living and awareness to provide better solutions to
their problems.
Features of
Education
1. Removing Poverty 2. Protection and Defense Against Crime

3. Wars and Terrorism Prevention

4. Trade and Commerce
5. Law and Order
7. Uplifting the poorer economic 6. Women Empowerment
elements of society

8. Communication
Removing Poverty
Education helps eradicate poverty; if a
person is educated, he can get a good job
and meet his family's basic needs and
requirements.
2. Protection and Defense Against
Crime If an individual is well educated, he will
not be easily fooled by anyone. A trained individual
is less likely to engage in domestic violence and
other social evils. In life, they enjoy good
relationships. This suggests that individuals are less
likely to be cheated or become victims of crime.
3. Wars and Terrorism
Prevention. One needs to recognize the
importance of education in our everyday lives to lead a safe
and secure life. One needs to take an active part in various
educational activities. These types of productive activities
provide knowledge to live a better life.
4. Trade and
Commerce. The nation's trade &
commerce would also prosper easily if its
people were well-educated. Education helps to
become self-dependent and to build a great
trust between them to accomplish challenging
tasks. Their quality of life is increased by
receiving an education.
5. Law and Order
Education enables the process of the
nation's fast development. If you have a
good education, you can serve your
country well. It develops a good political
ideology.
6. Women
Empowerment. Education
also helps in empowering women. The
educated women can raise voice
against the injustice. This will bring a
great deal of social growth.
7. Uplifting the poorer
economic elements of society.
The most critical element for improving the world is education. Many
illiterate people suffer the hardships of prejudice, untouchability &
injustices that prevail in society due to lack of education, but with the
promotion of a good education. This inevitably leads to the upliftment
of economically disadvantaged parts of society if all people are
educated
8. Communication. The link
between education and communication is evident. Healthy education allows other
individuals to interact better. It also enhances our ability for communication, such
as voice, body language, etc. A qualified person feels safe to challenge or give a
speech to a wide audience or may hold a meeting or seminar. Moreover, sending
emails, writing letters, typing notes, reading magazines & newspapers, or even
using a smartphone would never be possible without getting a basic education.
Role of Education in
Society Education is a social institution in which society offers
essential information to its citizens, including fundamental truths,
job skills, and values of cultural norms. One of the most
significant advantages of education is that it enhances personal
lives and makes it possible for society to function smoothly.
Poverty can be eliminated by providing education, and every
individual can contribute to developing the country.
Activity
The following are real issues in the country that affect the country's role and functions.
Express your personal views on how these certain issues and concerns affect you personally or
to your family? How did you deal with it? Write your output on a clean sheet of paper.

1. What role do you think government should play in education?

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