📄 Abstract
Begum Rokeya (18801932) emerged as one of the most influential pioneers of womens education and emancipation in colonial India. This study explores her philosophy of education as a tool of liberation and its impact on womens empowerment, particularly among Muslim women in Bengal. Using qualitative and historical methods, the research examines Rokeyas writings, institutional contributions, and socio-cultural interventions. The findings reveal that Rokeya conceptualized education not merely as literacy but as a transformative force enabling intellectual freedom, social participation, and resistance against patriarchy. Her initiatives, such as the establishment of girls schools and her literary works like Sultanas Dream, significantly contributed to reshaping gender discourse in colonial India. The study concludes that Rokeyas ideas remain relevant for contemporary gender equality and educational reforms.
📚 How to Cite:
Nitu Khatun , EDUCATION AS LIBERATION: BEGUM ROKEYA'S CONTRIBUTION TO WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT IN COLONIAL INDIA , Volume 12 , Issue 4, April 2026, EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR) , DOI: https://doi.org/10.36713/epra27361