Literacy in India: A statistical approach to understanding Census Data With special reference to Women
- Author Y jagannadha puri
- Co-Author R.Subba Rao
- DOI
- Country : India
- Subject : Statistics
Keywords : Cluster Analysis, Graphical Methods, Gender Inequality, Literacy, Statistical Analysis, Trend Analysis, Women Literacy
Abstract
The present study uses a statistical approach to understand the literacy status of our country using the Census Data (2001-2011). A detailed state-wise analysis based on a) Rural b) urban c) Female d) Male e) Rural Male f) Urban Male g) Rural Female and h) Urban Female Literacy respectively is conducted to assess the gender inequality and the rural-urban gap prevalent in our country. This research also attempts to understand the need to focus on Women Literacy via statistical methodologies and proves its relevance in our country today. This work presents new insights on the relationship of Women Literacy with other Gender-Specific Variables and the overall Human Development and identifies homogenous clusters of states in this aspect. This will serve as an aid in the formulation and implementation of policies.
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