Value Education and Social Transformation

Book Details

• Author: Naina Sharma

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2011

• ISBN: 9788131604076

• Pages: 357

• Cover: Hardcover

• Package Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches

About the Book

In a world still plagued by issues like communalism, terrorism, casteism, corruption, gender inequality, and fundamentalism, the need for value education has never been more critical. This volume highlights the pivotal role value education plays in social transformation, urging for the incorporation of core societal values into early schooling to create a just society.

Despite recognizing the importance of educating children about the values of social justice, democracy, equality, secularism, tolerance, and fraternity, many schools continue to fail in internalizing these ideals into students' personalities. Without embedding these values into children's education from a young age, the dream of a truly just society remains a distant hope.

This comprehensive volume consists of 25 articles, divided into three sections, contributed by renowned social scientists, philosophers, and activists. It examines how polity, culture, and economy shape education and values, exploring the reciprocal relationship between these spheres.

The book is an essential resource not only for scholars and students of education and social sciences but also for policymakers seeking to bring about meaningful social change through education.

Key Themes Explored:

• The Role of Value Education in Social Transformation

• Addressing Societal Ills through Education

• Values of Social Justice, Democracy, Equality, and Secularism

• The Relationship Between Polity, Culture, and Education

• The Challenges in Integrating Core Values into School Curricula

About the Author
Naina Sharma is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, where she has been teaching for over 25 years. She has presented papers at national and international conferences and has published several articles in reputable journals. She is also the author of Banking and Social Change in India. Naina Sharma has been honored with the Shiksha Ratan Award and the Best Citizen of India Award by the India International Friendship Society. She is currently serving as Director at the United Bank of India.