{"product_id":"bengal-muslims-and-colonial-education-18541947-a-study-of-curriculum-educational-institutions-and-communal-politics-9781032229690","title":"Bengal Muslims and Colonial Education, 1854-1947: A Study of Curriculum, Educational Institutions, and Communal Politics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book explores the impact of British education policies on the Muslims of Colonial Bengal, examining the student composition and curriculum of educational institutions, the role of Muslim leaders, and the conflict between Hindus and Muslims over education and employment. It also discusses the experiences of Muslim women at various schools and universities. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 104 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25 September 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book delves into the profound impact of British education policies on the Muslims of Colonial Bengal. It conducts a comprehensive evaluation of the student composition and curriculum of various educational institutions for Muslims in Calcutta and Dacca, shedding light on how these institutions played a crucial role in shaping the educated Muslim middle class. The author embarks on an insightful exploration of the roles played by influential Muslim leaders, such as Abdul Latif and Fazlul Huq, in promoting education among Muslims. Additionally, the book examines the detrimental effects of segregation in education, which was actively supported by the British, on Muslim anxiety and separatism. By analyzing the conflict of interest between Hindus and Muslims over education and employment, the book highlights the strengthening of Muslim solidarity and anti-Hindu sentiments, ultimately leading to the demand for a separate nation. Furthermore, the book delves into the experiences of Muslim women at prestigious educational institutions such as Sakhawat Memorial School, Lady Brabourne College, Eden College, Calcutta, and Dacca Universities, at a time when many Brahmo and Hindu schools were reluctant to admit them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book serves as a significant contribution to the field of colonial education in India. It uncovers the discriminatory nature of colonial education policies and pedagogy, which played a pivotal role in exacerbating religious separatism. It holds immense value for scholars and researchers interested in modern Indian history, religion, education,Partition studies, minority studies, imperialism, colonialism, and South Asian history. By examining the intricate interplay between education, religion, and politics in Colonial Bengal, this book offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics that shaped the region's history and contributed to the partition of India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 453g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032229690\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NilanjanaPaul","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44646769230074,"sku":"9781032229690","price":42.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1697219838552_book.jpg?v=1697574274","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/bengal-muslims-and-colonial-education-18541947-a-study-of-curriculum-educational-institutions-and-communal-politics-9781032229690","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}