Damages of education in Afghanistan
Education in Afghanistan is facing serious problems and damages, which has reduced the quality of education and limited access to education for many people, especially girls and children in rural areas. Some of the most important damage to education in Afghanistan are:
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Gender limitations: One of the biggest challenges for education in Afghanistan is the severe limitations on girls’ education. In some areas, especially under the Taliban regime, the education of girls above the primary level is prohibited, and this leads to the deprivation of half of the population from access to education.
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Shortage of teachers and teaching staff: Afghanistan is facing a severe shortage of experienced and professional teachers. Many teachers are not paid enough or do not have enough training, which leads to a decrease in the quality of education.
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Poverty and economic problems: Many families are unable to send their children to school due to economic poverty. Many children are forced to work to support their families, which has negatively affected the dropout rate.
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Insecurity and War: Continuous violence, war and armed attacks on schools and educational institutions in many parts of Afghanistan have made students and teachers unable to go to school for fear of their lives. This situation has severely damaged the education system in insecure areas.
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Lack of educational facilities and infrastructure: Many schools in Afghanistan lack basic facilities such as proper buildings, textbooks, and educational equipment. In rural areas, children are educated in open spaces or inappropriate classrooms.
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Migration and Displacement: War and insecurity have caused internal migrations and extensive displacements of people, which has had a negative impact on access to education and the continuation of education. Many students drop out due to frequent relocations.
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Political and ideological interventions: In some regions, the educational system is influenced by extreme ideologies that prevent the promotion of modern and scientific education. This issue has reduced the variety and quality of educational content.
These problems have caused many Afghan children and youth to be deprived of proper educational opportunities and serious damage to the future development of the country.