{"id":21593,"date":"2023-01-24T09:49:50","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T04:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/?p=21593"},"modified":"2023-01-24T09:49:50","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T04:19:50","slug":"leveraging-social-mobility-what-indias-schools-are-missing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/leveraging-social-mobility-what-indias-schools-are-missing\/","title":{"rendered":"Leveraging Social Mobility: What India\u2019s Schools are Missing"},"content":{"rendered":"

The missing piece of the Indian education system that is critical for the development of our youth is Social Mobility. Developing a sense of pride, passion, and civic consciousness at a young age has never been more crucial. It is something that the Indian education system lacks.<\/span><\/p>\n

What does it take to help an entire nation rise past the chains of its history? For India, the answer lies within its schools. An economy and society can only prosper when every man, woman and child has a chance. But how can this happen in a country where success is defined by how much you make and where you get it, rather than how much you give back?<\/span><\/p>\n

Social Mobility<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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A concept that points to the freedom of individuals to rise up and out of their circumstances so they can make the life they want. Examples of social mobility include better jobs, better education, and better housing.<\/span><\/p>\n

As per Research conducted by Boarding Schools in Dehradun<\/a>, Social mobility<\/a> is the movement of individuals, families, households or other categories of people from one social stratum to another. This change can be relative (within a society) or absolute (between societies). The idea of social mobility is fundamental to human societies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Social Mobility in India<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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India is a country of great contrasts. While it has achieved economic growth rates that are the envy of the world, social mobility remains low. India is still a caste-based society and markers such as caste, religion, and language are still strong determinants of social status.<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, according to a recent report by the World Bank, India has one of the highest levels of income inequality among developing countries. It is in contrast to what we find in developed countries like the US or the UK, where meritocracy is more prevalent and people can move up through their efforts and hard work. <\/span><\/p>\n

Social mobility has been slowing down because of two main reasons \u2014 the increase in inequality and the decline in equal economic opportunities or access to resources. Social mobility is a way for people to gain skills, education and jobs which can move them up the social ladder, thereby improving their quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Education and Social Mobility<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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In the 21st century, education is increasingly seen as a tool for social climbing. Current research on social mobility suggests that people can gain upward social mobility only if they have access to better education and better-paid jobs. It holds across all countries but more so for developing countries. Additionally, studies have shown a positive link between education levels, urbanisation, and industrialisation and higher rates of intergenerational mobility.<\/span><\/p>\n

Education Important For The Development Of India,<\/a> The Indian education system can be improved to help increase social mobility and provide equal opportunities for all children across India. One of the recognised drivers of social mobility is the opportunity for education and good-quality schooling. Work opportunities take a backseat as the primary need for a higher rate of social mobility is quality education.<\/span><\/p>\n

Improving Access to Education<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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