Society's Influence on Education Society plays an important role in education, and influences it both positively and negatively. Social inequalities and unhealthy educational practices are some of the negative influences of society on our lives. Customs and traditions prevent certain sections of society from exercising their fundamental rights and get in the way of the well-being of society, shatter the basic ideas of education and social awareness. Some social groups deny women's right to education, while others force children to work, depriving them from a healthy environment which is good to their growth and development. Education is one of the basic human rights. If social norms come in the way of social welfare, it defeats the purpose of education. Society is an entity that can't be separated from us. It is we who make up the society. It is entirely in our hands whether to add value to our education or devalue it.