Co-education means teaching to girls and boys in same educational institute i.e. school, college and university within the same roof. It is the best way of providing same education to girls and boys equally without any discrimination. Trend of Co-education was initially introduced in Switzerland but now it is followed all over the world. This concept of combine education brought influential changes to the society.
Co-education has many advantages and is considered as one of the best change in education industry. One of the main benefits is its economical advantages, as it is not possible for poor or under developed countries to built separate institutes for both sexes separately. Educational institute not only means a single building but it also demands for highly qualified staff, furniture’s, hostels, laboratories, libraries and other instruments. A lot of money is required to make all these things possible.
Apart from economical benefits there are many other important sociological advantages as well. Studying under same roof build confidence in both sexes and their relationship will be strengthen and deepen that will benefit them in future. Spirit of collaboration and co-operation arises between them and become better in handling difficult and unusual situations.
College and university is the very sensitive age of girls and boys. They become very conscious and take more care of their activities and their behaviors. Studying together will allow them to share their thoughts and activities in various arts and science exhibitions and in other dramatics and sports events which boost their talents and leads to a healthy society.
Co-education also proves a mean of getting better grades because there is always a fight of more markes and improved grades among the opposite sex. In combined system the environment is completely different both are treated on equal basis teachers are fair to both sexes they ask boys and girls to help one another and remove the barriers of shyness and nervousness and encourages them to discuss different issues more boldly and freely.
Co-education also adds up to the personality of both girls and boys because they become more alert of their behaviors, dressing and conduct. Co-education eliminates the gender biasness from society and creates sense of equality in girls and also ruled out male dominancy from society. In this way girls will never under estimate themselves in any part of their life and can face situations bravely. It is the best way that promotes girls to show their skills efficiently.
This co-operative environment helps boys and girls to grow personally and professionally which is not only beneficial individually but is also a great positive change for the country as well. It leads the women to work equally with men in every field like sports, politics, and economics in short everywhere.