Education is one of the most powerful institutions in society for shaping values, identities, opportunities, and social relations. It plays a crucial role in promoting gender equality by providing equal access to knowledge, skills, and employment opportunities. At the same time, education can also reproduce existing gender inequalities when discriminatory practices, stereotypes, and unequal access persist. Therefore, the relationship between education and gender is complex, involving both empowerment and the reinforcement of social hierarchies. Historically, access to education has been unequal for men and women. In many societies, girls were denied educational opportunities due to patriarchal beliefs that confined them to domestic roles. Early marriage, household responsibilities, poverty, and cultural traditions limited girls' participation in formal education. As a result, women experienced lower literacy rates, limited economic independence, and reduced participation in public life. Although significant progress has been made globally, gender disparities in education continue to exist in many developing countries. Gender socialization begins early in life and is reinforced through educational institutions. Families, schools, teachers, textbooks, and peer groups often transmit gender norms that shape children's attitudes and aspirations. Boys are frequently encouraged to pursue science, technology, engineering, and leadership roles, while girls are often guided toward nurturing and caregiving professions. Such stereotypes influence subject choices, career aspirations, and self-confidence, contributing to occupational segregation in adulthood. The concept of the hidden curriculum explains how schools