This book explores the critical linkages between education and empowerment of women, marginalized groups and other disadvantaged sections of society. It: Provides an overview of educational policies and practices from India’s independence to the present day, and tracks relevant changes and amendments. Examines a range of issues connected with education such as the Right to Education Act; empowerment and community mobilization; higher education challenges and other emerging topics. Brings together both theoretical postulates and empirical findings.
This volume explores the linkages between education and empowerment of women, marginalized groups and other disadvantaged sections of society. The essays explore various educational policies, principles and practices as means to social order as well as tools for empowerment of the oppressed.