Though this may be something confined to cities, the phenomenon is evident all across the country. And most Muslims live in urban areas. The general refrain in the Muslim homes is that girls are serious, more focused and bring laurels. Muslim boys are more playful, waste vital years, and quit schools or colleges early in order to set up their own business or small scale industry. Fear of discrimination, poor felicity with the regional language and absence of training keeps them away from jobs, be they government or private.
Girls keep studying and do well.
Of late, South Indian cities are witnessing spurt in Muslim girls colleges. Jobs are not keeping pace with the rise in educational opportunities be it for boys or girls. Muslim girls in hijab are all likely to be sent back from the private sector establishments or asked to do away with hijab. Choices are inconvenient. It is therefore imperative that Muslim educational societies now begin thinking of creating job opportunities for women too.