VIII. Academic Studies Congress | Andizhan, Uzbekistan

Democratic values in Education

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Democratic Values in Education
Dr. Sarita Soy
Assistant professor
Waymade college of Education
saritasoy@waymadedu.org
Abstract:
Abraham Lincoln has said, Democracy is the government of the people, by the people and for the people. As we known that India is democratic country. This paper introduces the importance of democratic values in education. Any academic institute like school, college are places where democratic values such as equality, freedom, justice are instilled in individuals.
India believe in of the people, by the people and for the people. So for democracy to continue to thrive, children must be taught to value it as a way of life. Inculcate democratic values preparing children to become citizen who will preserve and shape democracy at the earliest age possible.
As per the Indian ethos ,democracy comprises the values of freedom, acceptability ,equality and inclusivity in a society and allow it common citizens to lead a quality and dignified life. Education is a universal human right. It also a means of achieving other human rights and it is an empowering social and economic tool. Through the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the world’s nations have agreed that everyone has the right to education.
Establishing democracy mostly depends on the understanding, skills and attitudes of the people which would be the primary responsibility of education. Every society transmits its habit of mind, social norms, culture, and ideals from one generation to the next. There is a direct connection between education and democratic values, in democratic societies, educational content and practice support habits of democratic governance.
Keyword: India, Democratic values, Education.