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Concept of Social Diversity. and its influence on education in terms of Access, Participation and Achievement.

  Concept of Social Diversity Social diversity refers to the presence of multiple distinct social groups within a society, differing by characteristics such as caste, class, religion, language, region, gender, ethnicity, and ability. It reflects the richness of human experiences and identities that coexist within a nation or community. In the Indian context, diversity is particularly complex due to its historical caste system, linguistic multiplicity, and religious pluralism. While social diversity contributes to cultural richness, it also leads to social hierarchies and systemic inequalities. These differences affect individuals' access to resources, status, and opportunities, including those in the education sector. If not addressed properly, social diversity can become a source of exclusion and disadvantage rather than inclusion and equity. Access to Education Access to education is one of the first areas where social diversity plays a significant role. In many cases, childr...

Social Stratification: Concept and Types

  S ocial Stratification: Meaning and Concept Social stratification refers to the structured and hierarchical arrangement of individuals or groups in a society based on various social, economic, and political criteria. It is a universal feature of human society where people are categorized into different strata or layers, and these layers determine access to resources, privileges, and power. Stratification leads to social inequalities that are passed from one generation to another, thereby maintaining the structure of society. Social stratification is not random but follows a patterned system where certain criteria such as caste, class, race, gender, and religion determine one’s position. This stratification shapes individuals' life chances, including access to education, healthcare, employment, and social status. Types of Social Stratification Caste System: A rigid form of stratification found mainly in India. Status is ascribed by birth and is hereditary. Mobility b...

SOCIETY AS A SYSTEM

  1.    Concept of System A system is a set of interrelated units. Units ·          Units may be People, buildings, animals, beliefs, Laws etc. ·          Each unit is related to and dependent upon other unit within the same system. ·          A change in one unit may bring change in another unit or in the whole system. ·          Each unit has function of their own which is different from other units. Despite of having different functions, every unit collectively work towards achieving a common goal of the system. Hence the functioning of the system depends on the functioning of every unit. The system function towards attainments of Certain Goal. Example of a system is Respiratory system. Units of respiratory system are lungs, Nose, Trachea, Diaphragm etc. these all perform different functions but ...

Education For Peace

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"Education For Peace" is a concept different from "Peace Education". In Peace Education Peace is treated like a Concept and Theory that is taught through books as a different subject in schools Whereas "Education for Peace" treat Peace as a set of  behaviors (such as caring for others, cooperation, helping others, patriotism, being polite, etc.) that are developed in the child by various Activities like role paying, games, cooperative teaching etc... Education For Peace ask for developing Peace in child through various subject like Math, English, Social Studies etc., by involving above mention activities during teaching... Education For Peace is especially introduced into the education system to reduce the work load on the students and reduce their stress. it ask for reduction in the School Work Load and increase in the activities and learning by doing. We can easily distinguish between Education for Peace and Peace Education by going through NCERT...

Education

Etymological Approach of education Etymologically, the word "education" is derived from the Latin ēducātiō ("A breeding, a bringing up, a rearing") from ēdūcō ("I educate, I train") which is related to the homonym ēdūcō ("I lead forth, I take out; I raise up, I erect") from ē- ("from, out of") and dūcō ("I lead, I conduct"). Education Is-- To bring up or to nourish. To Develop To Raise To train To lead.  Indian Prospective of Education. Education is being defined in various aspects in Indian history from  time immemorial. some of them are as follows... Rig Veda- " Education is that which make a man self-reliant and selfless." Upanishads- " Education is that whose end product is salvation." Yagyavalak's View - "Education is that which make a man of good character and useful for the world" Kautilya's View - "Education is training for the country and love f...