Education and Empowerment in India
Author | : Avinash Kumar Singh |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 375 |
Release | : 2015-12-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781317336853 |
ISBN-13 | : 1317336852 |
Rating | : 4/5 (53 Downloads) |
Download or read book Education and Empowerment in India written by Avinash Kumar Singh and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-12-22 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.