There was a time when people thought that it was not necessary to educate women. Now we have begun to realize that female education is essential. The modern age is the age of awakening of women. they are trying to compete with men in all spheres of life. There are many people who oppose female education. They say that the proper sphere of women is the home. So, they argue that the money spent on female education is wasted . This view is wrong, because female education can bring about a silent revolution in the society. There are several advantage of female educatoin. Education women can play an important role in the development of their country. They can share the burden of man in the different walks of life. They can serve the society as teachers, lawyers. doctors and administrators. They can play an important role during war. Education is a boon to women in this age of economic crisis. Gone are the days of plenty and prosperity. Now a days it is difficult for the middle class to make both ends meet. Educated women can add to the income of their husband. If a womean is educated, she can earn a living after the death of her death of her husband. Many people say that women should not go in for degrees. They are wrong, because women have already proved their worth in all walks of life. There is no reason why women should not get the same kind of education as men. But they should not neglect their duties at the home. So, women must have knowledge of domestic science and child psychology. The progress of a country depends on female education. So, female education. So, female education should be encouraged.