π΅ Overcast Minds : Caste Consciousness and Academic Performance | Economic and Political Weekly
https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/19/special-articles/overcast-minds.html
Children from historically disadvantaged castes face systemic hurdles in education in Indiaβill-equipped schools, poorly trained teachers, discriminationβleading to high failure and dropout rates. Children from disadvantaged castes also face subtler psychological impediments. One such impediment is consciousness of negative stereotypes. Via an experiment, this study illustrates how CASTE CONSCIOUSNESS could affect academic performance, and finds that children from disadvantaged castes perform poorly in tests when made aware of their caste and reservation status than otherwise. The study underlines the need for reform in how India implements its reservation policy to narrow some of the inter-caste differences in educational attainment.
Inherited caste identity is known to block the progress of many Indians from historically disadvantaged castes (Thorat and Newman 2009). In the sphere of educationβwhich is critically linked to other life outcomes, such as employment, income, health, and standard of living, disadvantaged castes continue to face hurdles in access to schooling and skill attainment despite remedial affirmative action programmes by the national and state governments.1 Case studies document that schools serving disadvantaged caste communities are poorly staffed, with teachers having inadequate subject knowledge and training (Subramanian 2017). Studies also detail the discrimination children from underprivileged caste groups experience at school, including being segregated during school lunches, denied access to drinking water, subjected to casteist slurs, and asked to do menial tasks seldom asked of pupils from traditionally privileged castes (Balagopalan and Subrahmanian 2003; Nambissan 2009; Subramanian 2017). Children from disadvantaged castes are also known to suffer prejudice within classroomsβwith teachers silencing them, and seating them in the back while reserving front seats for students from traditionally privileged castes (Nambissan 2009).
https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/19/special-articles/overcast-minds.html
Children from historically disadvantaged castes face systemic hurdles in education in Indiaβill-equipped schools, poorly trained teachers, discriminationβleading to high failure and dropout rates. Children from disadvantaged castes also face subtler psychological impediments. One such impediment is consciousness of negative stereotypes. Via an experiment, this study illustrates how CASTE CONSCIOUSNESS could affect academic performance, and finds that children from disadvantaged castes perform poorly in tests when made aware of their caste and reservation status than otherwise. The study underlines the need for reform in how India implements its reservation policy to narrow some of the inter-caste differences in educational attainment.
Inherited caste identity is known to block the progress of many Indians from historically disadvantaged castes (Thorat and Newman 2009). In the sphere of educationβwhich is critically linked to other life outcomes, such as employment, income, health, and standard of living, disadvantaged castes continue to face hurdles in access to schooling and skill attainment despite remedial affirmative action programmes by the national and state governments.1 Case studies document that schools serving disadvantaged caste communities are poorly staffed, with teachers having inadequate subject knowledge and training (Subramanian 2017). Studies also detail the discrimination children from underprivileged caste groups experience at school, including being segregated during school lunches, denied access to drinking water, subjected to casteist slurs, and asked to do menial tasks seldom asked of pupils from traditionally privileged castes (Balagopalan and Subrahmanian 2003; Nambissan 2009; Subramanian 2017). Children from disadvantaged castes are also known to suffer prejudice within classroomsβwith teachers silencing them, and seating them in the back while reserving front seats for students from traditionally privileged castes (Nambissan 2009).
Economic and Political Weekly
Overcast Minds : Caste Consciousness and Academic Performance
Children from historically disadvantaged castes face systemic hurdles in education in Indiaβill-equipped schools, poorly trained teachers, discriminationβleading to high failure and dropout rates.
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Forwarded from Sociology Tasks
π΅ QUESTION FOR TODAY
Q. "Sociology without History is rootless and History without Sociology is fruitless." Elaborate. (20M)
Please post your answers scanned in black and white mode as PDFs on @SociologyCivils.
Thank you!
@SociologyTasks
Q. "Sociology without History is rootless and History without Sociology is fruitless." Elaborate. (20M)
Please post your answers scanned in black and white mode as PDFs on @SociologyCivils.
Thank you!
@SociologyTasks
Forwarded from It's a long story π (Ankur)
Unravelling the links between consanguinity and genetic diseases - https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/unravelling-links-consanguinity-genetic-diseases-modern-genomics/article67395655.ece, For the best experience read this on The Hindu App. https://bit.ly/THNewsApp
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Unravelling the links between consanguinity and genetic diseases
Consanguinity is an age-old practice of marrying close relatives, still widely practised worldwide. It has shaped our cultural and genetic destiny, with evidence suggesting ancient civilisations practised it. Scientists use modern tools to quantify relatednessβ¦
π FOOD FOR THOUGHT π
Would a society based on free love tend to be long-lasting? What social forces would make it stay together or fall apart?
#FoodForThought
Would a society based on free love tend to be long-lasting? What social forces would make it stay together or fall apart?
#FoodForThought
π FOOD FOR THOUGHT π
What social movements are most visible on your campus? In the community where you live? What do you think these groups need to do to be effective?
#FoodForThought
What social movements are most visible on your campus? In the community where you live? What do you think these groups need to do to be effective?
#FoodForThought
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How brave you are for slowing down.
For not finishing that to-do list.
How courageous you are for not crossing that finish line, because your body said "enough.β
How fearless you are for choosing the quiet of your soul, over those voices driving you always towards more.
How rebellious you are for
honoring your own natural rhythm,
going against the cultureβs breakneck speed.
We tend to make heroes of those hungry with ambition, relentlessly doing, producing always more
We applaud those who refuse to stop or rest. Who push themselves so hard in the name of achievement, that they sacrifice their body and soul and heart in the process
We celebrate those who are ill or aging but never show it, never slow down, never reveal a moment of vulnerability.
This drivenness can be heroic, at times. It can be necessary for our survival or the greater good.
But,
I want to make heroes of those who slow down.
I want to make heroes of those who listen to their bodies, who do not strive for more than what the soul truly needs.
I want to applaud those who may not be driven towards success as we know it, but instead are nurturing something deep and subtle within their soul
I want to celebrate those brave enough to cease all doing, even for a second, and sit with the ache in their hearts. A task many find harder than summiting the highest peak.
I want to make heroes of those who honor their limitations.
It is truly an act of courage and rebellion to do any such thing, in a world demanding you resist your own self, your own rhythm, your own soul..
So We finally hear the call towards what serves our soul, and what then will serve the world. Nothing more, nothing less.
A hero is simply someone brave.
So come, be softly brave.
Be a new, quieter kind of hero.
Few may applaud, itβs true, but your soul certainly will ..
~ Leyla Aylin ~
For not finishing that to-do list.
How courageous you are for not crossing that finish line, because your body said "enough.β
How fearless you are for choosing the quiet of your soul, over those voices driving you always towards more.
How rebellious you are for
honoring your own natural rhythm,
going against the cultureβs breakneck speed.
We tend to make heroes of those hungry with ambition, relentlessly doing, producing always more
We applaud those who refuse to stop or rest. Who push themselves so hard in the name of achievement, that they sacrifice their body and soul and heart in the process
We celebrate those who are ill or aging but never show it, never slow down, never reveal a moment of vulnerability.
This drivenness can be heroic, at times. It can be necessary for our survival or the greater good.
But,
I want to make heroes of those who slow down.
I want to make heroes of those who listen to their bodies, who do not strive for more than what the soul truly needs.
I want to applaud those who may not be driven towards success as we know it, but instead are nurturing something deep and subtle within their soul
I want to celebrate those brave enough to cease all doing, even for a second, and sit with the ache in their hearts. A task many find harder than summiting the highest peak.
I want to make heroes of those who honor their limitations.
It is truly an act of courage and rebellion to do any such thing, in a world demanding you resist your own self, your own rhythm, your own soul..
So We finally hear the call towards what serves our soul, and what then will serve the world. Nothing more, nothing less.
A hero is simply someone brave.
So come, be softly brave.
Be a new, quieter kind of hero.
Few may applaud, itβs true, but your soul certainly will ..
~ Leyla Aylin ~
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π FOOD FOR THOUGHT π
Choose a religious tradition other than your own. How would your religious beliefs , rituals, and experience differ if you had been raised in that tradition?
#FoodForThought
Choose a religious tradition other than your own. How would your religious beliefs , rituals, and experience differ if you had been raised in that tradition?
#FoodForThought
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π Tonight's Zoom Session on Paper-2 (2023) has been postponed to Friday due to unforeseen circumstances.
Thank you.
Thank you.
π FOOD FOR THOUGHT π
1. Have you ever used social media to participate in an online campaign? If so, how did you participate -- by donating money, for example, or attending a fundraising event?
2. How might you use social media in your own career?
#FoodForThought
1. Have you ever used social media to participate in an online campaign? If so, how did you participate -- by donating money, for example, or attending a fundraising event?
2. How might you use social media in your own career?
#FoodForThought
π΅ Zoom Session Recording for Sociology Paper-1 (2023) Discussion
https://vimeo.com/872985165/f700c22579?share=copy
https://vimeo.com/872985165/f700c22579?share=copy
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Streamline Sociology Target 2024 - PART 02 2023-10-10 14:35:21
This is "Streamline Sociology Target 2024 - PART 02 2023-10-10 14:35:21" by IAS Corridor on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people whoβ¦
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π GLASS ESCALATOR π
The term "glass escalator" is often used in sociology and gender studies to describe a phenomenon where men, particularly in female-dominated professions or fields, tend to rise through the ranks more rapidly than their female counterparts. It suggests that men experience an "upward mobility" effect in these professions, similar to how someone on an escalator moves up without much effort.
The glass escalator is a concept often applied to areas such as nursing, teaching, social work, or other traditionally female-dominated fields. It highlights the idea that even in professions where women are the majority, men often face fewer barriers to career advancement, and they are more likely to reach higher positions or receive preferential treatment.
This concept underscores the ongoing issue of gender inequality and the challenges women face in their careers, even in fields where they are in the majority.
The term "glass escalator" is often used in sociology and gender studies to describe a phenomenon where men, particularly in female-dominated professions or fields, tend to rise through the ranks more rapidly than their female counterparts. It suggests that men experience an "upward mobility" effect in these professions, similar to how someone on an escalator moves up without much effort.
The glass escalator is a concept often applied to areas such as nursing, teaching, social work, or other traditionally female-dominated fields. It highlights the idea that even in professions where women are the majority, men often face fewer barriers to career advancement, and they are more likely to reach higher positions or receive preferential treatment.
This concept underscores the ongoing issue of gender inequality and the challenges women face in their careers, even in fields where they are in the majority.
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π FOOD FOR THOUGHT π
Should youths who have been convicted of violent crimes be subject to the death penalty? Why or why not?
#FoodForThought
Should youths who have been convicted of violent crimes be subject to the death penalty? Why or why not?
#FoodForThought
π SANDWICH GENERATION π
The term "sandwich generation" refers to a generation of adults who find themselves responsible for simultaneously caring for their aging parents or other older family members and their own children. These individuals are "sandwiched" between the needs and demands of two different generations, often facing the challenges of caregiving for both aging parents and dependent children.
Members of the sandwich generation typically have to balance various roles, including providing emotional support, financial assistance, and coordinating healthcare and other services for their aging parents, while also meeting the needs of their children. This situation can be emotionally, financially, and physically demanding, and it is a significant aspect of the caregiving landscape in many societies.
The concept of the sandwich generation underscores the importance of addressing the evolving needs of both the elderly and younger generations and the potential strains it can place on those in this caregiving role.
The term "sandwich generation" refers to a generation of adults who find themselves responsible for simultaneously caring for their aging parents or other older family members and their own children. These individuals are "sandwiched" between the needs and demands of two different generations, often facing the challenges of caregiving for both aging parents and dependent children.
Members of the sandwich generation typically have to balance various roles, including providing emotional support, financial assistance, and coordinating healthcare and other services for their aging parents, while also meeting the needs of their children. This situation can be emotionally, financially, and physically demanding, and it is a significant aspect of the caregiving landscape in many societies.
The concept of the sandwich generation underscores the importance of addressing the evolving needs of both the elderly and younger generations and the potential strains it can place on those in this caregiving role.
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π΅ Environment Justice and Caste after Liberalisation | Economic and Political Weekly
https://www.epw.in/engage/article/environment-justice-and-caste-after-liberalisation
This article discusses the interrelationship between environmental justice, caste, and liberalisation. The deep natural, social, and cultural processes involved in the making and unmaking of environment and labour in a caste-capitalist economy impact peopleβs sense of freedom, belonging, and values. It uses the brick kiln industry in the Jhajjar district of Haryana as a case study to explore the impact of liberalisation on the use of labour and the environment, which reproduce or repudiate structures of hierarchy. The article also investigates how migration of people and capital, promoted by liberalisation, affects the rights and dignity of labour and the sustainable use of natural resources. Economic restructuring post liberalisation is not only perpetuating discrimination and disparity in the economy but also aggravating climate injustices, where Dalits are increasingly facing the impact of rise in emissions and heat in their working and living areas.
https://www.epw.in/engage/article/environment-justice-and-caste-after-liberalisation
This article discusses the interrelationship between environmental justice, caste, and liberalisation. The deep natural, social, and cultural processes involved in the making and unmaking of environment and labour in a caste-capitalist economy impact peopleβs sense of freedom, belonging, and values. It uses the brick kiln industry in the Jhajjar district of Haryana as a case study to explore the impact of liberalisation on the use of labour and the environment, which reproduce or repudiate structures of hierarchy. The article also investigates how migration of people and capital, promoted by liberalisation, affects the rights and dignity of labour and the sustainable use of natural resources. Economic restructuring post liberalisation is not only perpetuating discrimination and disparity in the economy but also aggravating climate injustices, where Dalits are increasingly facing the impact of rise in emissions and heat in their working and living areas.
Economic and Political Weekly
Environment Justice and Caste after Liberalisation
This article discusses the interrelationship between environmental justice, caste, and liberalisation. The deep natural, social, and cultural processes involved in the making and unmaking of environment and labour in a caste-capitalist economy impact peopleβsβ¦
π The Man In The Arena π
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."
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π FOOD FOR THOUGHT π
Does virtual culture erode or enhance our cultural traditions? Is that good or bad?
#FoodForThought
Does virtual culture erode or enhance our cultural traditions? Is that good or bad?
#FoodForThought
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