Usha Latchumanan College of Education

1. Mr.M.Deivam
M.Sc.,M.Ed.,M.Phil.,SET(Edn).,NET(Edn)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Usha Latchumanan College of Education,
Thirukanur,
Puducherry UT.
Secularism

2. Introduction
 All religion are equal footing
 India is multi-religious and multi-culture
society.
 The word secularism did not occur in the
Constitution when it was adopted in 1950.
It was inserted in the Constitution in
1976.

3. Origin of the word Secularism
 The word secularism was first used in
the nineteenth century by George
Jacob Holydake.
 The word ‘Secularism’ is derived from
the Latin word ‘Saeculum’ which
means ‘this present age’.

4. Indian concept of secularism and
a secular state
 ‘Sarva-dharma-samantva’ or ‘Sarva-dharma-
sambhava’ – equal regard for all faiths and
creeds.
 ‘Ekam Brahma Vipra Bahuda Vadanti’ – God id
one, wise men call Him by different names.
 Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India
has explained the secular of Indian State as “It
means while religion is completely free, the state
including in its wide fold various religions and
cultures, gives protection and opportunities to all
and thus brings about an atmosphere of
tolerance and co-operation.

5. Characteristics of a secular
minded individual
 Secular outlook treats all religion on an equal
footing.
 Secular outlook accepts freedom of religion.
 Secular outlook implies freedom of worship.
 Secular outlook encourages rational thinking.
 Secular outlook views all citizens with equal rights.
 Secular outlook encourages moral and spiritual
values.
 Secular outlook is not a negation of religion.

6. Secular state of India following
main features
 Indian state treats all religions on equal footing.
 Indian state neither interferes with nor promotes
any religion.
 It permits individual and collective freedom of
religion to all citizens.
 It view all individuals as citizens with equal rights and
not as members of any particular religion.
 It is not against any religion.
 It functions in a way independent of religion.
 It allows religious education in some educational
institutions run and managed by minorities
subject to certain conditions.

7. Constitutional provisions and
secularism
 Article 15: Prohibition of discrimination on
grounds of religion, caste, sex or place of
birth.
 Article 25(1) Freedom of Conscience:

8. Reasons for imparting Secular
Education
 Secular education develops a moral outlook.
 Secular education helps in the development of
liberal attitudes and values.
 Secular education wider-vision.
 Secular education develops an attitude of
appreciation and understanding of others point of
view.
 Secular education develops democratic values.
 Secular education scientific temper of mind.
 Secular education develops humanistic outlook.
 Secular education synthesises materialism and
spiritualism.

9. Socialism
 It is against capitalism.
 Started in Europe in the 19th century,
 Karl Mars and Lenin in Russia and Mao in China
were the chief architects of socialism.
 Socialism aim at establishing a classless society.
 Several types of socialism have emerged.
- Christian Socialism
- Democratic Socialism
- Gandhian Socialism
- Marxist-Leninist Socialism
- Scientific Socialism

10. Main features of Socialism
 Socialism aims at establishing a classless
society.
 Classless society is free from disparity,
exploitation and oppression.
 Socialism aim at social justice.
 Socialism aims at equality.
 Socialism aims at abolishing the capitalist
system.
 Socialism has little faith in religious ideas
and values.

11. Indian Concept of Socialism
 Gandhiji, Jawaharlal Nehru and Jai Prakash Narain
are the great supporters of socialism.
 Gandhiji saw socialims as a way of life. He called it
‘Sarvodaya Samaj’ in which the ‘greatest good of all”.
 Who is a Socialist? Gandhiji wrote, “Under socialism all
the members of society are equal – none low, none
high. Under it the prince and the peasant , the wealthy
and the poor, the employer and the employee are all the
on the same level.

12. Indian socialism
 It is based on equality between man and man
 Socialism does not sacrifice man for money.
 It believes in building a classless and
casteless society.
 It stresses equality, freedom and social justice.
 It believes in mixed economy i.e public
ownership as well as private owership.
 It aim at providing special facilities to the
weaker sections of the society.
 It believes non-violent means to achieve its
goals

13. Socialism and aim of education
 Development of democratic attitude.
 Development of communist values.
 Development of secular values.
 Providing equality of opportunity to all for their all-
round development and welfare.
 Rapid expansion of educational facilities to all
areas.
 Developing values like ‘Dharma’, dignity of
labour, non-violence, unselfishness, selfless
service etc.

14. Socialism and Curriculum
 Topics like democracy, duties of
citizens, equality, freedom, rights,
secularism, socialism, social reform
movements, non-violence, etc. to be
included in various subjects.
 Group activities like debates,
discussions, social service camps, social
surveys, ‘Shramdhan’ etc. to be
organised.
 Inclusion of SUPW as an essential

15. Cont.,
 Emphasis to be laid on polytechnic
education, vocational and
professional courses.
 Introduction of Information
Technology and its effective use
would enable to students to do well
in the age of modernisation.

16. Socialism and Methods of
Teaching
 Emphasis to be laid on group
methods of teaching, seminars,
projects ,etc.
 Self-discovery methods to be
encouraged.

17. Socialism and Control of
Education
 Education in India is a concurrent subject.
The Central and State Government take
several measures for the promotions of
education. Local bodies are also
responsible for education especially at
the primary stage.

18. Socialism and Textbook
 Aim at providing books at reasonable
prices. Textbook at the primary and
middle stages by large have been
nationalised.

19. Cont.,
 ‘Earn and Learn’ facilities.
 Special facilities for girls.
 Transport facilities.
 Special stress on the education of the
backward areas, hill areas, slum areas etc.
 Running of government schools, local bodies
schools.

20. Socialism and Equalization of Educational opportunities
 Tuition free education to economically and
socially weaker sections of students.
 Free textbooks and uniforms to weaker
sections.
 Award of scholarships.
 Grant of loans.
 Admission facilities and special quotas
for weaker sections, Scheduled Castes
and Tribes.
 Hostel facilities.

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