Author: Sukamal Biswas
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/02100034
Abstract: Education is often regarded as a neutral and benevolent institution devoted to the dissemination of knowledge and the cultivation of human potential. However, a critical examination reveals that education is deeply embedded within structures of power, ideology, and political control. This research article explores the intricate relationship between knowledge and power in the domain of educational politics. It interrogates how curricula, policies, institutions, and pedagogical practices are shaped by political interests and how education functions as a mechanism of both domination and resistance. Drawing upon critical theory, political sociology, and educational philosophy, the study highlights the role of the state, market forces, and cultural hegemonies in structuring knowledge systems. The article also examines the implications of these dynamics for equity, democracy, and social transformation, particularly in the Indian context. Ultimately, it argues for a more emancipatory and inclusive vision of education that challenges entrenched power relations.
Keywords: Knowledge, Power, Educational Politics, Curriculum, Ideology, Inequality, Political Economy, India, Critical Pedagogy, Social Justice.
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