EDUCATION IN AN EGALITARIAN
SOCIETY
The term
EGALITARIAN is derived from the French word
"égal", meaning "equal" or "level", and was first
used in English in the 1880s, although the equivalent term "equalitarian" dates
from the late 18th Century. . An egalitarian favours equality of some sort:
People should get the same, or be treated the same, or be treated as equals, in
some respect. People should be treated as equals, should treat one another as
equals, should relate as equals, or enjoy an equality of social status of some
sort. Equality of opportunity could be fully satisfied in a society in which
wealth passed along by inheritance from generation to generation fundamentally
determines everyone's competitive prospects. In this society jobs and positions
and so on would be open to all applicants.
Every human being has the right to
live with dignity. And in an egalitarian society all have equal right to
participate in socio-political decision making. Many peoples in our find it
difficult to live with dignity; due to poverty – defined as lack of control on
socio-economic and political factors effecting their lives. The reasons behind
this deprivation can be seen as: one, lack of control over the means of
production; and two, lack of opportunities to develop capabilities. Education
directly effects the personal capabilities of individuals, and thereby, of
sections of society. Educational equality plays a greater role in bringing social
equality.
Aim
of Education in an Egalitarian society
{ To eradicate the
in equality in our society through making aware of their rights and duties.
{ To develop the
capabilities of individuals to lead a life with dignity.
{ To obtain justice
for the weaker sections of the community.
{ To provide equally valuable
educations that give students a rich set of options for the future.
{ To bring social
equality.
{ To develop the
value of democratic citizenship.
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