Education
The Relationship between Absenteeism and Dropout among the Sabar Community at Satyadashpur (South 24 Parganas, West Bengal)
By: DIPA DALUI, SUTAPA CHOUDHURY, NIRMAL KANTI CHAKRABARTI, BAIDYANATH PAL, TILAK BAGCHI – The Sabar is a Scheduled Tribe that falls into a sub-category known as the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG). In some parts of India, PVTGs are socio-economically and demographically vulnerable. Education is considered a key element for improving the socio-economic condition of…
Gender Disparities in India and Iran: A Comparative Study of Economic, Political, Educational, and Health Indicators
comparative analysis, economic participation, Education, Gender inequality, health indicators, India, Iran, political empowermentBy: AYSAN RASHID GAHREMANLU, ARUP MAJUMDER – This paper compares how gender inequality plays out in India and Iran. The report examines four primary sectors: employment, politics, education, and health. The research utilizes statistics from India, such as those from the National Sample Survey Office and the World Bank, along with data from 2016 to…
The implementation of Bal Sansad and developmental changes in a tribal village in Jharkhand: Insights from a longitudinal ethnographic study
By: MIR AZAD KALAM, SAPTAMITA PAL – This study presents a longitudinal ethnographic analysis of the Bal Sansad (Children’s Parliament) implementation and its influence on the educational and moral growth in a Jharkhand tribal village. It delves into the dynamics of educational programs designed to elevate tribal communities, with a focus on the Dhatkidih village…
Tribal education in Kashmir: overcoming socio-cultural barriers to inclusive learning
By: MANSOOR AHMAD, ANEESA SHAFI – The educational remoteness of Scheduled Tribes (STs) is still a major issue in many countries, especially in India. This study provides an insightful examination of the educational disadvantage of the Scheduled Tribes in the particular setting of Kashmir, India. The study examines socio-economic, cultural and political aspects of the…
Revisiting Knowledge Production and Colonialism
By: VISHNU K.M. NAMBOODIRI – This paper looks into knowledge production and colonialism and places certain possibilities and cautions while dealing with this heavily debated area. The paper argues that moreover, it is essential to acknowledge that colonial education policies played a crucial role in shaping modern societies within the colonies. In addition to the…
Assessing Tribal Education: A Case Study of Ashram Schools in Chhindwara District of Madhya Pradesh
By: SOMESH KUMAR SINGH TOMAR, KHIROD CHANDRA MOHARANA – Education is a powerful tool to change ourselves and the world for the better. It is a medium for the transmission of culture through the process of enculturation as well as for the absorption of change and innovation from around the world. The paper focuses on…
Civic Education Policy of Travancore: Rereading a Letter
By: VISHNU K.M. NAMBOODIRI, AGNEY G.K. – This paper is a theoretical analysis of a letter written by the missionaries of Travancore to the British Resident in 1822, which explained the condition of Christianity in the region and the progress of education as well as the policies adopted for educational and religious transmission. It is…
Education and Economic Profile of the Gunagi Community of Uttara Kannada, District, Karnataka, India
By: PRAMOD S. GINIWALAD – Historically when Karnataka was stretched towards the west, the Gunagi community migrated from Maharashtra (Ratnagiri) region towards the coastal line of Karnataka with “Habbu Brahmins.” Especially towards Karwar, Ankola, Yellapur, and Kumta taluks. Gunagi are priest, Farmers and farm labourers. Out of four taluks 140 households and 550 the cluster…
Education in Covid-19 – Understanding Neo-Perspectives of E-Learning
By: MAROOF SHABIR MIR, RIFAT ALI – E-learning played a significant role during COVID-19 in the education sector in every corner of the world. However, the malicious aspect was also apparent as people found it problematic to harmonize with things abruptly. In addition, there was a farrago of quandaries because, during the closure of schools,…
Socio-Economic Dimensions of Education among the Betta Kuruba: Anthropological Insights from Mysuru District, Karnataka
By: SACHIN C. PUJAR – This research attempts to explore the socio-economic dimensions of formal education among the Betta Kuruba, a forest-dwelling tribal community living in the fringe areas of Rajiv Gandhi National Park in Karnataka. The study was conducted across 3 Betta Kuruba haadis (settlements) in Mysuru district of Karnataka. A mixed methods research…
Public Expenditure on the Education Sector in India
By: ASHOK PATIL, S.V. HANAGODIMATH, JAI S.C. PRABHAKAR – Education is a powerful weapon and an essential component of the social sector. Education can change the social stigmas attached to society through the process of learning. It has an ancient tradition in India, and the ancient roots of education in India can be traced back…
Socio-Economic Characteristics of the Singphos and Wanchos, the Less Known Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, India
By: CHAYA RANI HAZARIKA – Tribals in India in general live in an area that is characterized by rich natural resources like forest, land, water, biodiversity, and minerals. It would not be an exaggeration to state that poverty, misery, and deprivation continue to persist among tribals of India. This study presents the socio-economic profile of…
The Origins of Collegiate Education in Kerala and the Dynamics of Community Power Balance
By: VISHNU K.M. NAMBOODIRI – This paper examines the origin of collegiate education in Kerala, India. More specifically, it looks at local conditions that aided the development of collegiate education. The term “Kerala” refers to the south Indian region that includes the modern state as well as historical entities such as the Kingdom of Travancore,…
Mother Tongue and Holistic Development: A Study Among Students Aged 3 – 18 Years to Assess the Effect of Different Determiners in Educational Settings
By: SANJOY GHOSH, ANTARA BOSE – Background/Aims: The mother tongue has an impact on educational quality since it facilitates a child’s comprehension and communication. The use of a first language in the classroom enhances learning by boosting classroom engagement and integration. The study’s goal was to see how mother tongue affected rote learning, creativity, attention…
Learning Campaign Influencing Girls’ Educational Attainment: Experiences from the Rohingya Refugee Camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
By: RIPON KUMAR SARKAR, K.M. RABIUL KARIM – This article explores the influence of a learning campaign on girls’ educational attainment in the Rohingya refugee Camp, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. For attaining the objective, key informant interviews using both primary and secondary sources of information were used to analyze the influence of learning centres on girls’…
Socio Cultural Barriers of Girls’ Educational Attainment. Experiences From Rural Bangladesh
By: RIPON KUMAR SARKAR, MOHOSHIN REZA, ELIAS HOSSAIN – Girls’ education is known as an essential component to skilled human resource development and for enhancing their socio-economic status in all societies across the world. It has been recognized as panacea to sustainable social development. Using qualitative research methodology, this research was aimed at exploring socio-cultural…
Birth and the Evil Eye in the Amazigh Culture in Morocco: The Case of Ayt Merghad
By: FATIMA GADDAR – During the last decades, many beliefs in the Moroccan culture have undergone profound changes. However, people’s attitudes towards the evil eye as a destructive power have not changed that much. The belief in its notion is still a significant aspect of the Amazigh culture which is the concern of the present…
Effectiveness of Education on Health. A Cross-Cultural Comparison between Muslim and Horizon Communities in Rajshahi Metropolitan City of Bangladesh
By: AFZAL HOSSAIN – Education and health are the two very important elements of human capital. Educational knowledge enhances human being to get proper healthcare facilities all over the world. In Bangladesh education and health are the two main fundamental rights of every citizen, which is ensured by the constitution. The present study, the author…