Evaluate the intended and unintended consequences of British educational policies for the Indian society in the colonial period. (Answer in 250 words)
Introduction
The British educational policy was guided by the philosophy of developing a local clerical population that is "Indian in blood, but British in mindset".
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Main Body
The British educational policy was guided by the philosophy of developing a local clerical population that is "Indian in blood, but British in mindset".
British Educational Policies included:
(A) Intended consequences of British educational policies:
1. Development of education at higher levels.
2. Promotion of English language as medium of communication.
3. Trickle down effect - to lower strata of society.
4. Development of clerical staffers through British education.
5. Bring about social reforms in the upper strata of society.
6. Develop a market for British goods.
(G) Tea, English traditions, Dress.
7. Make the population amenable to colonial rule.
4. Development of clerical staffers through British education.
5. Bring about social reforms in the upper strata of society.
6. Develop a market for British goods.
(G) Tea, English traditions, Dress.
7. Make the population amenable to colonial rule.
(B) Unintended consequences of education:
1. Development of vernacular press
& (F) Around 140 vernacular newspaper were being printed.
2. Rising awareness among masses.
3. Case of communication among local population - better connectivity.
4. Unity and feeling of brotherhood developed.
5. Understanding of British rule's exploitative nature.
6. Development of national consciousness.
7. Demand for reforms - Political, Legislative, Administrative
8. Creation of indigenous schools via constructive programmes.
However, certain indigenous had about global events development were:
1. Rising awareness certain indigenous about global events development
2. Western educated Indians returned to India.
3. Impact of wars & soldier deployment abroad.
Thus, the educational policies laid the foundation of future national movement for freedom in 1920s.
Conclusion
Thus, the educational policies laid the foundation of future national movement for freedom in 1920s.
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Diagram
Diagram showing British Educational Policies with branches to Wood's Charter, Macaulay's minutes on education, Hunter Committee, Saddler Commission, and Hartog Committee
- Clear categorization of intended consequences
- Good structure with specific policy examples
- Mentions key educational commissions
- Introduction of unintended consequences
- Specific example of newspapers
- Reference to drain of wealth theory
- Comprehensive coverage of unintended consequences
- Links to broader national movement
Vishwajeet Gupta
Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present
British Policies and Impact
British Educational Policies and consequences
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