Research Paper
Year: 2022 | Month: November | Volume: 9 | Issue: 11 | Pages: 130-139
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20221120
Causes of Educational Backwardness Among Backward Section in West Bengal
Obaidul Islam1, Tapash Das2, Ankur Nandi3, Prof (Dr.) Tarini Halder4
1M.A Student, Department of Education, Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol, West Bengal
2Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol, West Bengal
3Junior Research Fellow, Department of Education, University of Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal
4Professor, Department of Education, Kalyani University, Nadia, West Bengal
Corresponding Author: Obaidul Islam
ABSTRACT
One of the main issues in both contemporary and traditional communities has been and is education. It is a potent tool that determines the fate of humanity. In the modern era, achieving greater and more difficult goals has become a crucial issue for every independent nation, but some nations, like our own, face unique difficulties because some minorities, particularly backward class who live in poverty and hardship, are unable to contribute to the economy and development of the nation. The main purpose of the current research is to find out the causes of educational backwardness among backward section. Present study is descriptive survey and qualitative research. In present study self-prepared questionnaire used, and a percentage calculation used for data analysis. Financial difficulties and family financial crises are some of the factors that contribute to educational backwardness among disadvantaged students. Additionally, educational institutions do not put-up specific awareness efforts to attract underprivileged students. Factors contributing to the educational backwardness of backward learners include an unsuitable home environment for learning, family members who are illiterate, a lack of empathy on the part of teachers, a lack of opportunity, and an education that is not adapted to their requirements.
Keywords: Educational Backwardness, Backward Section
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