by
Shahid Siddiqui
Education, Inequalities, and Freedom, is an
extension of critical educational discourse in Pakistan. It underscores
the role of education as a powerful socio-political phenomenon that is linked
with power, politics, hegemony, resistance, and freedom. The book suggests
that how education, which is believed to be a tool of emancipation, is in
fact involved in further widening the socioeconomic gaps in the society.
The book calls for a major shift in the concept of knowledge, pedagogical
practices, and assessment norms prevalent in our schools. To tackle the
enormous challenge of social change, schools need to reposition themselves by
making use of other social institutions and linking their pedagogies to
non-formal and informal sources of knowledge. The book is divided into
nine thematic parts which include Education and Politics; Inequalities and
Stratifications; Education and Development; Teachers, Control, and Freedom;
Language and Power; Politics of Educational Reforms; Education and Hegemony;
Myths and Slogans; and Exploring Alternatives.
What education experts say about the book:
Dr Tariq Rahman
Distinguished National Professor, Beaconhouse National University, Lahore.
Dr Rubina Saigol
Writer and Researcher in Social Development As an act of culturalization, education is multidimensional in its nature and impact. Dr. Shahid Siddiqui is among the very few in Pakistan who have a broad and deep understanding of the issues and challenges in education, both in theory and in practice. His incisive articulation is a great help to those who wish to comprehend the complexity of the educational landscape in its fullness.
A.H. Nayyar
Lahore University of Management Sciences Shahid Siddiqui’s book is an excellent attempt to challenge our world view about education, teaching and learning and explore alternatives for transforming education. It introduces a number of innovative ideas which are critical but constructive and revolutionary. Dr Siddiqui’s book is a welcome addition in the domain of critical education keeping in view the dearth of critical perspective-based publications in Pakistan. I am certain that academics, students, researchers and policymakers in the field of education will benefit enormously from the wisdom shared by the author.
Dr Muhammad Memon
Director, IED,The Aga Khan University Karachi
Zubeida Mustafa
Journalist and Educationist |
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Education, Inequalities, and Freedom
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