EDUCATING EX-CRIMINAL TRIBES: Issues and Concerns

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Malli Gandhi

• Language: English

• Edition: 2017

• ISBN: 9788131607886

• Pages: 244

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.7 x 0.9 inches

About the Book

In Educating Ex-Criminal Tribes: Issues and Concerns, Malli Gandhi offers an insightful study into the educational challenges faced by the denotified tribal (DNT) communities, who have long been stigmatized as "criminal" and ostracized by society. For generations, these communities have struggled with dishonor and social neglect, with their children enduring significant social alienation from mainstream society. The stigma of criminality continues to hinder educational progress, with the children of DNT communities particularly affected.

This work examines the history of education among DNT children, starting from colonial times and continuing to the present. Despite 65 years of independence, education in these communities remains underdeveloped. Gandhi’s research critically evaluates the educational status of DNT communities, particularly in Andhra Pradesh, and the various barriers they face in accessing education. His study highlights the extensive fieldwork and oral testimonies collected through years of research, offering an authentic reconstruction of the challenges and opportunities for these marginalized groups.

The book suggests practical solutions for improving educational outcomes for the DNT communities and emphasizes the need for systemic change. Through this, Gandhi aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how education can serve as a tool for empowerment and social inclusion for these communities.

Contents

• From ‘Criminal’ Tribes to Denotified Tribes: A Historical Survey

• Reformatory Education for the Children of ‘Criminal’ Tribes in Madras

• Vocational Education for the Children of ‘Criminal’ Tribes

• Educational Status of Denotified Tribes in Andhra Pradesh: Attainments and Challenges

• Factors Affecting Literacy of Denotified Tribes’ Children in Schools

• Implications

About the Author
Malli Gandhi is a Professor and Head of the Department of Social Science and Humanities at the Regional Institute of Education, NCERT, Mysore. His research focuses on nomadic, semi-nomadic, and denotified communities. Gandhi has published numerous articles on the colonial construction of "Criminal" Tribes in both international and national journals. His previous works include Development of Denotified Tribes: Policy and Practice (2006), Denotified Tribes: Dimensions of Change (2008), Tribes under Stigma: Problems of Identity (2009), Denotified Tribes: Retrospect and Prospect (2014), Educating Tribal Children: Issues, Concerns and Remedies (2015), and Tribal Culture in Andhra and Telangana: Tradition and Change (2016).