Sociology of Education in India: Second Edition

Book Details

• Author: N. Jayaram

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition/Publication Year: 2015

• ISBN: 9788131606957

• Pages: 400

• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book

"Sociology of Education" is an insightful exploration of the relationship between education and society, with a specific focus on India. The book introduces the study of education through a sociological lens, analyzing both the institutions and processes of education, while also exploring the connections between education and broader societal structures.

The book is divided into five parts, each examining a critical facet of the sociology of education:

• Part I: Provides an introduction to sociology of education, analyzing the relationship between education, society, and the school-community dynamic, and includes a historical context of education in India.

• Part II: Examines the connection between education, economy, and employment, discussing the role of education in shaping economic opportunities and addressing demographic dividend.

• Part III: Focuses on education's role in social emancipation and change, tackling issues of inequality, value-oriented education, and the educational journey of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, along with the educational backwardness of Muslims in India.

• Part IV: Discusses the changing status of universities, the decline of the public university as an institution, and the evolving role of teachers and student political activism.

• Part V: Engages with the political dimensions of education, exploring multiculturalism, democracy, peace, and conflict within the educational context.

Key Topics Include:

• Education and society

• Education, employment, and economy in India

• Inequality and social change through education

• The ideology of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in education

• Student activism and teacher unionism in India

• The impact of multiculturalism and the degeneration of democracy in education

This book offers a comprehensive sociological perspective on education in India, making it valuable for students, researchers, educators, and policymakers in the fields of education, sociology, and social change.