Breaking the gender barrier
Sir,
This has reference to the
article "Is Co-education convenient for girls?"
written by Shakeel Ahmed Raina (DE dated December 8,
2000) in which he had said that the women should be
educated to make them good individuals which is actually
the need of the society, but also writes that the
barriers must be there in imparting education to boys and
girls. When on one side, the society is aiming for the
gender equality, how could we think of making the
barriers between the two sexes. Here I have discussed the
different aspects given by the writer.
Firstly, there is no such
thing that a girl student cannot learn freely in a mixed
class of boys and girls. It must be known to the writer
that the MBBS students always study in co-educational
colleges and, there they study about every single part of
the human body. From there, the boys and the girls come
out as successful doctors. The important point here is
that it depends on the mentality of an individual and
then on the atmosphere where they grow up.
Secondly, the girls are
not logging behind boys in any respect, be it games or
debates etc. The girls are actively taking part in games
and extra-curriculum activities and are dedicated to
these activities except studies. We usually come across
the names of the girls of different schools and colleges
bringing laurels to the State.
Then there are many girls
who possess the leadership qualities are not afraid to
the dominance of male counterparts. It again depends upon
the capability of an individual to take the society ahead
and not the gender. It must no be forgotten that being a
lady our former Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi took
our country to the 21st century world.
After studying in separate
institutions, it would become difficult for boys and
girls to adjust themselves at higher levels such as in
universities. There would be shyness and hesitation among
them. To provide basic education, co-educational
institutes are the best means for boys and girls to
express their views and feelings.
If, we really want to go
ahead in the world, the co-education system should be
continued but measures should be taken to improve the
system where well educated and experienced teachers
should be employed. The maximum percentage of educational
Institutions in our country is that of co-educational
Institutions. Moreover, the Government is planning to
give quality education to the students. For instances,
the schools outside J&K State are planning to give
sex education to the students so that, in future, they
could save themselves from deadly diseases.
The views expressed by the
author do not stand the trial of the present times. He
should view the global trends first, and present his view
point accordingly.
Yours etc...
Vandana Bhatia
Shastri Nagar,
Jammu
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