It is generally accepted that the Indian youth is much more modern and progressive in their outlook towards various issues such as gender biases, civic awareness, rights of others etc. But the following study reveals that it is not the case, the youth is quite regressive in their attitudes. Indeed a disturbing and worrying cause for a country whose major population is the young.
http://www.indiaspend.com/cover-story/44-college-students-women-must-accept-violence-31627
“Only 35% of school students consider themselves citizens of India.” It is not true that a high school student is so ignorant. It seems that they have not taken the survey seriously, but have just ticked some Yes or No answer, to finish the ‘Survey Paper’ at the earliest. And there is no tension about the marks.
It does sound quite fantastic and difficult to believe, but it is still a reality that cannot be ignored or taken lightly. After all, isn't it a fact that majority of rural and dwellers until today considered Indira Gandhi as our prime minister. So it is not at all hard to believe that such a low number of students know and consider themselves as students of India.
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:“Only 35% of school students consider themselves citizens of India.” It is not true that a high school student is so ignorant. It seems that they have not taken the survey seriously, but have just ticked some Yes or No answer, to finish the ‘Survey Paper’ at the earliest. And there is no tension about the marks.
It does sound quite fantastic and difficult to believe, but it is still a reality that cannot be ignored or taken lightly. After all, isn't it a fact that majority of rural and dwellers until today considered Indira Gandhi as our prime minister. So it is not at all hard to believe that such a low number of students know and consider themselves as students of India.
True, whatever may be the pattern of the survey, the reality, which is quite visible to all of us can't be wrapped under covers.
It is scary to think that youngsters even if they are small in number are so backward in their thinking. I have heard the way our high school sudents speak and know for a fact that they think of girls as toys or inferior beings meant for their pleasure and use...I blame the parents and the society for such mindset, this inpsite of the fact that you get to see and hear about so many cases of violence and rape ..
I have been seeing the TV programmes conducted for high school students since long. It's quite disheartening to see their standards in any realm of knowledge. These students are mostly forced by the educational institutions to take up a particular course without bothering to know the inner potentials of the student. And in this respect, parents are equally guilty. It is not the fault of the parents and educational institutions, but the fault of the system and the society.
It is scary to think that youngsters even if they are small in number are so backward in their thinking. I have heard the way our high school sudents speak and know for a fact that they think of girls as toys or inferior beings meant for their pleasure and use...I blame the parents and the society for such mindset, this inpsite of the fact that you get to see and hear about so many cases of violence and rape ..
You must have heard such opinions firsthand since you come into direct contact with students! And Usha what is more worrying is that many of these youngsters belong to the so-called hi-profile convent and English medium schools. One would think that with such kind of modern education, these students would develop a healthy attitude towards women, but it seems to be quite the contrary!
Here is my personal experience. A few students come to me for guidance. They are poor, but with a good academic record. I indulge in some general talk too to make them feel free.
During one such sessions, I asked about the relationship between Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. Pat came the reply, "They are the grand children of Mahatma Gandhi."
Then I thought, the best post for them is ministership In the Indian cabinet. This is just an example. You can see everywhere and in every educational institute such students. And the most disgusting thing is all of them are with academic records conferredbuy their own education institutes.'
The picture is not so dismal as is being projected . During a trip to USA many years back I saw a documentary where a hen was seen laying an egg and it was being repeatedly shown. I came to know that a survey was carried out among school children and they were asked from where did eggs come from. They answered that they came from the many shopping Malls like Macy, and hardly anyone said they came from hens. Thus the educational documentary was being telecast. However poor GK does not mean a student will not become proficient in their chosen line / career. Today knowledge is available at press of a button when needed. Children today are far more smarter and knowledgeable and should not be judged from GK ignorance.
The picture is not so dismal as is being projected . During a trip to USA many years back I saw a documentary where a hen was seen laying an egg and it was being repeatedly shown. I came to know that a survey was carried out among school children and they were asked from where did eggs come from. They answered that they came from the many shopping Malls like Macy, and hardly anyone said they came from hens. Thus the educational documentary was being telecast. However poor GK does not mean a student will not become proficient in their chosen line / career. Today knowledge is available at press of a button when needed. Children today are far more smarter and knowledgeable and should not be judged from GK ignorance.
If you read the enclosed article, it is not at all about GK or general awareness but more about the attitudes towards more important issues such as gender, national integrity and social responsibility. Such questions are answered in equally ignorant manner in India and other countries too.
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:It is scary to think that youngsters even if they are small in number are so backward in their thinking. I have heard the way our high school sudents speak and know for a fact that they think of girls as toys or inferior beings meant for their pleasure and use...I blame the parents and the society for such mindset, this inpsite of the fact that you get to see and hear about so many cases of violence and rape ..
You must have heard such opinions firsthand since you come into direct contact with students! And Usha what is more worrying is that many of these youngsters belong to the so-called hi-profile convent and English medium schools. One would think that with such kind of modern education, these students would develop a healthy attitude towards women, but it seems to be quite the contrary!
I agree that education or rather degree education has nothing to do with ones mindset....I see a lot of sensible thoughts coming from youngsters coming from villages .I feel it is more to do with your surroundings, exposure and parental guidance
It is scary to think that youngsters even if they are small in number are so backward in their thinking. I have heard the way our high school sudents speak and know for a fact that they think of girls as toys or inferior beings meant for their pleasure and use...I blame the parents and the society for such mindset, this inpsite of the fact that you get to see and hear about so many cases of violence and rape .. You must have heard such opinions firsthand since you come into direct contact with students! And Usha what is more worrying is that many of these youngsters belong to the so-called hi-profile convent and English medium schools. One would think that with such kind of modern education, these students would develop a healthy attitude towards women, but it seems to be quite the contrary! I agree that education or rather degree education has nothing to do with ones mindset....I see a lot of sensible thoughts coming from youngsters coming from villages .I feel it is more to do with your surroundings, exposure and parental guidance Usha, rural villages are the ones that still have some kind of proper Indian family structure remaining and there are many people in the family to care for children and to teach them values. In cities children are left to the mercy of daycare people, maidservants who care two hoots about any values or moral education. Children pick up the way their caregivers behave which is totally different and contrary to what we normally value as appropriate. Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:It is scary to think that youngsters even if they are small in number are so backward in their thinking. I have heard the way our high school sudents speak and know for a fact that they think of girls as toys or inferior beings meant for their pleasure and use...I blame the parents and the society for such mindset, this inpsite of the fact that you get to see and hear about so many cases of violence and rape ..
You must have heard such opinions firsthand since you come into direct contact with students! And Usha what is more worrying is that many of these youngsters belong to the so-called hi-profile convent and English medium schools. One would think that with such kind of modern education, these students would develop a healthy attitude towards women, but it seems to be quite the contrary!
I agree that education or rather degree education has nothing to do with ones mindset....I see a lot of sensible thoughts coming from youngsters coming from villages .I feel it is more to do with your surroundings, exposure and parental guidance
Usha, rural villages are the ones that still have some kind of proper Indian family structure remaining and there are many people in the family to care for children and to teach them values. In cities children are left to the mercy of daycare people, maidservants who care two hoots about any values or moral education. Children pick up the way their caregivers behave which is totally different and contrary to what we normally value as appropriate.
Exact;ly Kalyani. The concept of joint families was forced to give place to the nuclear families with the so called modernization and development. And the results of Nuclear families are well before all of us to see where the children are left in the lurch both by the Caretakers and the parents. The age old "Matru devo Bhava, Pitru devo bhava and Acharya devo bhava" has become the thing of the past
The past always sounds romantic, the present chaotic and future uncertain. It is the judgmental interpretation based on surveys that is problematic. The results of limited sample survey are extrapolated to project a frightening scenario. The reality is something different. "Matru Devo Bhava _____" is always going to be true and cannot become a thing of the past. It is the inability of certain self appointed societal caretakers to accept the changing realities which leads to pessimism. What is happening today was happening in past also and will continue in future also. The magnitude changes with population size. The joint families had their time and now nuclear families are the order of the day. Both have their plus and negative points. Why keep harping always on negative points. We must learn to accept change.I repeat the young are as patriotic and caring as were we when we were of their age. At that time also there were moaning elders crying hoarse as to where the society is going. India is a much better country today than yesterday and it is the young who will take it much faster to a still better tomorrow. Trust them.
The fact is some of us rise to the occasion when the need comes the another fact is some of us take things lightly but know what is wrong and what is right. Same is the story of Indian youth that passes all tests when the need arises. We cannot blame our youth based on a random survey.
vijay wrote:Indian youth are patriotic to India and that is not a comparative term, it is a reality which will not change with time.
I'm sure you are not aware of those students who were caught while leaving the country to join ISIS. If this is what you call patriotism, I'm afraid "Patriotism" has to be redefined.
@kalyani