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Educational Status of Muslims in India : Problems and Prospects

Hijab Khatoon

Affiliations:

Research Scholar, Department of Political Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, U.P., INDIA
Assistant Professor,Political Science, Krishna Devi Girls Degree College, Alambagh, Lucknow, U.P., INDIA

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India has made considerable progress in the field of education. However, Indian Muslims are still excessively affected by low literacy and a lack of educational opportunities. Numerous policies and affirmative actions have been implemented to improve the educational backwardness of Indian Muslims, but the progress has been inadequate and slow. Through a comprehensive analysis of historical context, socio-economic factors and educational policies, this study aims to identify the root causes of educational backwardness among Indian Muslims. This study uses a mixed-method approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data and existing literature on the subject to analyse the educational exclusion and marginalisation of Indian Muslims. This paper contributes to the ongoing discourse on educational equity in India and advocates for concerted efforts to ensure that all segments of society have an equal opportunity to succeed in the 21st-century knowledge economy.

Keywords:
Muslims, Education, Backwardness, Opportunity, Discrimination, Equity

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