- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
This book delves into the socialisation process in the distinctive spheres of the family, community, and school, which has an unfavourable impact on girls' schooling and their 'school life expectancy' in India. Through extensive fieldwork in selected tribal, rural areas in the Indian State of Odisha, it carefully explores various dimensions of the disempowering process of socialisation on schooling and dropping out among tribal, other backward classes, and scheduled caste girls.
The volume makes an important intervention in gender and education by focusing on the sociological implications of gendering education for girls. It aims to explore the complexity of societal factors contributing to girls leaving formal education prematurely. It examines the societal, cultural, and systemic barriers they face and how girls enrolled in a particular community construct their educational goals. It also assesses the feasibility of those goals and addresses or overcomes obstacles to completing their education, especially in rural settings.
This book will make a significant contribution to the field by offering insightful information to scholars of education, gender studies, sociology, anthropology, development studies, policymakers, and anyone else interested in promoting gender equality in education. It will also be crucial as it comprehensively explains the complexities surrounding girls' education, contextualised within the Indian social and cultural landscape.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Endorsement Page
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- List of maps
- Foreword
- Acknowledgements
- List of abbreviations
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Perspectives on girlsā schooling: a policy discourse
- 3 Engaging with the participants: exploring the field
- 4 Social āpositioningā of school-age girls: childrenās and teachersā perspectives
- 5 Social process of girlsā schooling: parentsā and communityās perspectives
- 6 Exploring the dropout process
- 7 Conclusion
- References
- Index