A PRIZE ESSAY ON NATIVE FEMALE EDUCATION (1848) IBD

Sinopsis

A Prize Essay on Native Female Education is a book written by Krishna Mohan Banerjea in 1848. The book is a comprehensive study of the education of women in India during the colonial period. Banerjea, who was a prominent Indian social reformer and educator, wrote the book in response to a competition organized by the British government to encourage the spread of education in India.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which deals with a different aspect of female education. Banerjea argues that women?s education is essential for the progress of society and that it should be given equal importance as men?s education. He discusses the benefits of educating women, such as improved health, better family life, and increased economic productivity.Banerjea also examines the various obstacles to female education, such as social customs, religious beliefs, and economic factors. He suggests ways to overcome these obstacles, such as the establishment of schools for girls, the training of female teachers, and the involvement of women in the education process.The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the social and cultural conditions of India during the colonial period. It also highlights the efforts of Indian reformers like Banerjea to promote women?s education and to challenge the prevailing patriarchal norms of the time. Overall, A Prize Essay on Native Female Education is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education, gender studies, and social reform in colonial India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world?s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.