NNAMDI AZIKIWE JOURNAL OF PHILOSOPHY

This study examined critically Francois Poulain's concept of gender equality to have a skewed view of the existence of women's education, in addition to show the position of women in society. Gender equality has become one of the oldest issues throughout society. There is no doubt that inequality is still present in 21st century and remains a perennial problem. The fundamental reason why gender equality is yet to be achieved in every realm is because women and girls' voice are too often excluded from global and national legislation. The work adopted the method of analysis in order to expose the various ways of women's discrimination together with Francois Poulain's view on gender equality, which is the denial of the right to true and quality education. Findings show that although, the world is making progress in achieving gender equality in education, girls and women still make up a higher percentage of out of school. Families with limited means who cannot afford costs of school fees and supplies for all their children will prioritize education for their sons at the expense of girls. Findings also show that the role of women across the globe in the creation of sustainable development is undeniable. Hence the fact that women constitute half of the entire world population would be ironical to relegate them from being part of the development initiatives in their respective countries and the world at large. I therefore recommend that unless women are empowered and gender equality achieved, in order to give women the opportunity to display their potentials and talents either in economies, institution, social, political and environmental areas; the country will not achieve sustainable development.

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