Gender and Craftwork in Rural Society - The Role of Education

This book examines the potential of craft-centered education to influence gender socialization of rural children through a philosophical, sociological and psychological lens. It discusses Gandhi's vision of craft-centered education and situates its place within his concept of 'swaraj'.

List of contents

Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Theoretical Perspective Chapter 3: Girlhood, Education and Crafts: A Conceptual Exploration Chapter 4: Methodology Chapter 5: History of Craft-centered Education Chapter 6: The School and the World Chapter 7: Constructing Gender: At Home and in School Chapter 8: Analysis II Learning Through Crafts: A Psychological Investigation Chapter 9: Implications and Conclusion

About the author

Nidhi Gaur works in gender and education with Room to Read. She completed her doctoral studies at the Central Institute of Education, University of Delhi, India. She has contributed papers and essays on craft-centred education, Gandhi studies, and children's literature.

Summary

This book examines the potential of craft-centered education to influence gender socialization of rural children through a philosophical, sociological and psychological lens. It discusses Gandhi’s vision of craft-centered education and situates its place within his concept of ‘swaraj’.

Product details

• Authors: Nidhi Gaur
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 11.12.2024
• EAN: 9781032843476
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3284347-6
• No. of pages: 182
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, EDUCATION / Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Rural, EDUCATION / Aims & Objectives, Rural communities, Regional Studies, Gender studies, gender groups, Philosophy and theory of education, Moral & social purpose of education, Gandhi;education;gender studies