Men and women have different perceptions when it comes to education.
“Nearly 78 percent of female respondents over the age of 40 from India believe that education for children today is better than that of their parents, compared to 72 percent of older men.
Furthermore, at 59 percent, girls aged 15 to 24 are more convinced than others that education plays a role in success. Furthermore, 67 per cent of girls feel that digital technology has helped children in education, compared to 59 per cent of boys.
India’s survey findings also show some perception gaps between younger and older respondents – 71 percent of older people believe that children are more economically sound than their parents, compared to 66 percent for younger children. will be better
According to the report, 57 percent of youth in India use the Internet daily, compared to 27 percent of older people – the fourth largest generation gap among 21 countries.
The report also found that 55 percent of young people in India have heard of climate change compared to 42 percent of older people – the biggest overall difference among 21 countries. Younger generations are more likely to blame companies for climate change.
In India, respondents have the second largest generation gap in saying that it is acceptable for a parent to physically punish a child (55 percent younger, 47 percent older).
Shockingly, India also has the second largest share of youth who believe that it is okay for teachers to physically punish children, a practice that should ordinarily be unacceptable.
Despite differences, respondents from both generations agree on some issues. India is the only country where most of the young as well as old people believe that their country will be safe if their country does more work on its own.
India also has a small number of young and old people who make their mark by being a part of the world. In fact, with 17 per cent, India has the second lowest percentage of youth among 21 countries who feel they identify most with being part of the world, the report said.
The report said that around 73 per cent of young Indian respondents in the age group of 15 to 24 years believe that the quality of education has become better now than before.
The survey covered more than 21,000 people aged 15 to 24 and 40 years and above in 21 countries, including India, in early 2021. Ahead of the second deadly wave of COVID-19 this year 1500 respondents from India were surveyed.
Yasumasa Kimura, UNICEF India Representative (Interim) said, “It is heartening to see the optimism and value of education in India, where a large number of the world’s youth resides.”
“Clearly women and girls see greater value in education, given the tremendous progress India has made in girls’ education over the past decades.
“This progress is now at stake due to the COVID-19 pandemic and school closures, especially for girls who have less access to technology and are likely to be burdened with household chores and child marriage. To prevent any vicissitudes in achievements’ education, we must invest in education and bring children back to schools safely.”
The survey found that apart from education, young Indians are also optimistic about their future in terms of physical security and economic progress.
“For example, in India, 64 percent of youth aged 15-24 are likely to believe that the world is becoming a better place. This was higher than the 21 country average, which was 57 percent. In addition, 70 Cent percent of India’s youth believe that physical security is better than the previous generation.”
The survey also found that 65 per cent of India’s young respondents believe that it is important for politicians to listen to children’s voices.
On World Children’s Day, children across the country will present a charter of their demands for the safe reopening of schools and recovery of learning in a session with Indian Members of Parliament.
It is part of the week-long Child Rights Week observed by UNICEF and from National Children’s Day on 14 November to World Children’s Day on 20 November to raise awareness for the millions of children who have missed out on their right to education and Calls for immediate support. To learn recovery.
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