Gender inequality has been seen in educational institutions. Compared to their male counterparts, girls have experienced more discrimination in a variety of areas. Participation has been the main area where gender inequality has been felt. In educational institutions, participation by students is essential in a variety of activities. Gender inequality was more prevalent since girls were given less opportunities for participation than their male counterparts. In contrast to metropolitan areas, this issue has been more acute in rural areas. Gender inequality in education is seen as the main barrier to the general development of the educational system. In the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) women and girls are underrepresented. Men predominating in STEM-related professions and women find it challenging to compete with them in these industries. About 28% of engineering graduates are women, and only 1 in 5 experts in domains like artificial intelligence are female, according to a 2022 World Bank report. Stereotypes and gender bias are among the main factors that discourage women from considering professions in STEM fields. Among the difficult reasons why women in STEM encounter difficulties are pressure to fit in with societal norms, forced marriages, and motherhood. The majority of homes are headed by women, and this responsibility sometimes prevents them from pursuing their ideal careers. In general, there is a hurdle in the way of women pursuing successful jobs in their areas of interest. Women's education is frequently cited as being crucial to the welfare of families and nations. There is still a long way to go even though things are getting better. Thus, it is crucial to develop policies and initiatives through gender mainstreaming that place an emphasis on giving girls equal rights and opportunities, not only in the context of acquiring education but also in the execution of other job responsibilities. Gender Mainstreaming is a globally accepted strategy for promoting gender equality. Mainstreaming is not an end in itself but a strategy, an approach, a means to achieve the goal of gender equality. Mainstreaming involves ensuring that gender perspectives and attention to the goal of gender equality are central to all activities - policy development, research, advocacy/ dialogue, legislation, resource allocation, and planning, implementation and monitoring of programmes and projects.

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Keywords: Gender, Inequality, Gender- Mainstreaming.