A Study on Social Equity in the Education System: Exploratory Study in the Indian Education System Context

Ravindra Kumar Singh; Janvi Rathi; Shruti Gupta; Ajit Kumar Saini; Anna Khursheed Qadri

doi:10.55544/ijrah.3.4.22

Authors

Dr. Ravindra Kumar Singh Associate Professor and Head, Department of English & American Studies, K. K. P. G. College, Etawah, U.P., INDIA.
Dr. Janvi Rathi Associate Professor, Wainganga College of Engineering and Management, Dongargaon Nagpur, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Dr. Shruti Gupta Skill Associate Professor, Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, Palwal, Haryana, , INDIA.
Ajit Kumar Saini Assistant Professor B.Ed. (Teacher Education), Lal Bahadur Shastri Government P.G. College Halduchaur, Nainital Uttarakhand, INDIA.
Anna Khursheed Qadri Research scholar, Department of Humanities, G. D. Doenka University, Gurgaon, Haryana, INDIA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55544/ijrah.3.4.22

Keywords:

Inclusive learning, Heterogeneous classroom, Gender disparities, Cultural inequalities

Abstract

Indian education system promotes social equality, embraces an inclusive learning environment, and adheres to a heterogeneous classroom. Besides, social equity in the education system could occur due to gender disparities and inadequate funding. In addition, the Indian government, in terms of providing social equity, aimed to significantly rectify the historical, cultural, and gender inequalities to promote equal educational opportunities for all structures regardless of their background. Furthermore, the digital divide amplifies existing disparities, as socioeconomically disadvantaged children face little or no access to online educational resources during the pandemic. Addressing these difficulties necessitates the implementation of comprehensive policy reforms, augmented financial allocation, active involvement of the community, and an unwavering dedication to the principles of social justice.

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