Modern education is intrinsically liked with emergence of nation-states, and plays central role in constructing certain kind of citizenship. We can trace this historically to understand the need to legitimise a nation’s existence to create “patriotic citizens

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For this assignment you have two options and you may choose any one of these. Feel free to use images, links to videos etc. to illustrate your arguments/observations/insights.
OPTION 1:
As argued by Bhatty and Dongre, “a just society could be achieved through ensuring equality of opportunity by providing “primary goods” (Rawls, 1971) or a set of “capabilities” (Sen, 1980) that would enable every citizen to achieve his/her life plan”. With reference to the film and the presentation based on Bhatty and Dongre’s study; how do you look at the education scope in India with regards to achieving the objective of equality of opportunity and thereby social justice? (Note: Do take a look at the ‘Additional Resources’ to help you position your arguments. )

OPTION 2:
‘Modern education is intrinsically liked with emergence of nation-states, and plays central role in constructing certain kind of citizenship. We can trace this historically to understand the need to legitimise a nation’s existence to create “patriotic citizens”.’
Discuss the above with reference to readings-resources used in this module and your personal insights.
IMPORTANT: I WILL PROVIDE ALL CLASS PRESENTATIONS AND ESSENTIAL READINGS FOR YOUR USE. PLEASE USE THEM AS A SOURCE OF INFORMATION.
Important links to the sources of information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2ciRsv7ax0

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