Inside Indian Schools - The Enigma of Equity and Quality

After 70 years after independence, the tragic reality of Indian schools is that who we are, where we live, how much we earn and our gender influences the kind of education we will get. In this collection of essays the author explores the contours of a school system that is facing a crisis of legitimacy. While India aspires to march towards a knowledge driven society and economy, millions of young people are left behind. Those who can afford march out of government schools only to realize that the private schools are no better. The schools they attend leaves them with little knowledge or skill, a very low self-esteem and a bleak future. This book argues that the struggle for equality in education, is ultimately a struggle for quality - both being two sides of the same coin.Please note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Product details

• Authors: Vimala Ramachandran, Ramachandran Vimala
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.06.2024
• EAN: 9781032653396
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3265339-6
• No. of pages: 292
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Developing & Emerging Countries, 21st Century, India, 21st century, c 2000 to c 2100, Social discrimination & inequality, Educational strategies & policy, Educational strategies and policy, Social discrimination and social justice