Understanding Attitudes Towards Mathematics: A Descriptive Study of Preparatory Stage Students
Students positive attitude towards mathematics determines their success in learning it. The teachers teaching approaches and the school environment play a great role in their learning mathematics. The purpose of this study is to find out how students feel about learning mathematics in their classrooms. The descriptive study is conducted in Hyderabad with a sample of 107 students from Kendriya Vidyalaya studying in class 5. A simple random probability sampling technique is used. A 3-point Lik...
Empowerment through Reservation: Experiences of Scheduled Tribe Gram Panchayat Members in Karnataka
Decentralisation of power through affirmative action such as seat reservations, aims to recognize the rights of weaker sections and women. This is a qualitative study examined the experiences and challenges of Scheduled Tribe (ST) members in Gram Panchayat (GP) administration. Centre for Multi-disciplinary Development Research (CMDR) in Dharwad, organised a training programme and gathered information through focused group discussions (FGD) and personal interactions. The study observed that ov...
Status and Position of Women in Coastal Orissa: A Thematic Presentation
The present paper tries to explore the status and position of women in coastal Orissa in late Eighteenth and early Nineteenth century. The work is mostly based on some original official sources and secondary materials reflected in Oriya literature. The prime objective of the work is to critically examine and evaluate the position of women prevailing in the society from Maratha to early Colonial rule in Orissa. The position of women has always been a subject of debate and discussion among the ...