• DINESH KUMAR.K
• SAJITH KUMAR.K.M

Malabar situated on the south western cost of the Indian subcontinent , witnessed aa significant transformation under the British rule. The 19th century was a period of profound social, economic and political changes, with colonial policies influencing various aspects of life, including education. In this era, the prevailing educational landscape was predominantly male-centric, with limited opportunities for women, especially those from conservative Muslim families. For Muslim women in colonial Malabar, access to education was hindered by several barriers. Societal norms, based on patriarchal traditions and religious conservatism often dictated that a woman's primary role was within the confines of her home. Consequently, investing in their education was deemed unnecessary or even taboo . Moreover, the lack of infrastructure, financial constraints, and the absence of formal educational institutions fitted to their needs further enhanced the challenges faced by Muslim women seeking education.

Malabar, colonial policies, patriarchal traditions, religious conservativism, infrastructure, financial constraints

"HISTORICISING THE WOMEN EDUCATION IN COLONIAL MALABAR : A CASE STUDY OF THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY FROM 1900-1947", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 1, page no.272-275, January-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1801355.pdf

"HISTORICISING THE WOMEN EDUCATION IN COLONIAL MALABAR : A CASE STUDY OF THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY FROM 1900-1947", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 1, page no. pp272-275, January-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1801355.pdf