How Dravidian pattern of education led to westernization in education in India?
America: A Model Federation The United States is frequently identified with the federal form of government, particularly when comparing us to other nations structurally better aligned with the federal system—power shared between federal, and state governments. The constitution states very specificalRead more
America: A Model Federation
The United States is frequently identified with the federal form of government, particularly when comparing us to other nations structurally better aligned with the federal system—power shared between federal, and state governments. The constitution states very specifically how federation should be constructed in its provisions.
Important Characteristics of Dual Federal System in America
1. Powers divided :
The federal and state have their own powers explicitly known under constitution.
The federal government handles defense, foreign policy and currency; there is no standardized approach for everything else like so many local affairs—education and law enforcement are kept by the state governments.
2. Writ Constitution:
U.S. Constitution is a written document that specify what powers are given and responsibilities to both the federal and state governments.
This is the master statute which standardises between states.
3. Independent Judiciary:
– The Supreme Court is the protector of the Constitution as well as adjudicator of conflict between the level of government. It is the judicial authority.
3. Equal Representation of States:
And The Senate: admits that all of the states are equally represented. Having no regard to population, as each state gets two senators
– It gives lower populated states a say in federal matters.
The Dravidian pattern of education also played a major role in the process of westernization of education in India especially during British rule. The Dravidian movement which was from South India was rationalism, self-respect and anti-caste movement which was in tune with a few of the Western educaRead more
The Dravidian pattern of education also played a major role in the process of westernization of education in India especially during British rule. The Dravidian movement which was from South India was rationalism, self-respect and anti-caste movement which was in tune with a few of the Western education systems.
Some of the leaders such as Periyar E. V. Ramasamy supported education to change scientific attitudes and secularism. This movement paved the way for the change in the education system from being dominated by the Brahmins and opened the doors of education to the downtrodden. The focus on rationalism and scientific method was in harmony with the Western educational models, which resulted in the assimilation of these features into the Indian educational system.
The change was also brought about by the Western missionaries and colonial administrators who introduced English education to the Indians which helped in the spread of Western scientific and rationalism. The Dravidian movement’s demand for educational changes supported these initiatives and created a secular and less prejudiced educational setting.
This combination of Dravidian rationalism with the Western education system helped in increasing the acceptance of Westernized education in India. It led to the formation of institutions that encouraged free thinking, scientific temper, and rationalism which are the basic foundations of modern India’s educational system which is a combination of Indian and Western systems.
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