FACTORS INFLUENCING NATIONAL SYSTEMS OF EDUCATION.

Education, as we know, is the backbone of the economic growth and development of a nation. Education helps in achieving a sustainable life by improving the quality of social and economic well-being. Gaining the right education helps an individual in improving the thinking and broaden the mind to become tolerant of society. The global market and technology are changing day by day. Education helps the students to cope up with the ever-changing market by coming up with innovative ideas. Good quality and well-settled education system help in evolving the innovative students every day. At the social ripples, that is an initiative towards sustainable social development, focuses on generating awareness about the importance of seeking knowledge and promotes the importance and features of national systems of education. 

We all are aware of the fact that youths are the future of the nation. Their education is considered to be the mirror of the nation. Educational system and institutions play important role in structuring the quality of education which is provided to the students.

What is a national system of education?

The concept of the national system of education refers to the education system that considers national aspirations and needs when it is structured. Every nation is different from others, and its development is aligned with various aspects and factors. Hence, it needs a different education system to be followed. 

Every developing nation aspires to create its own identity all around the world. Hence, it needs a strong national system of education that promotes its image in front of the world. The following are the various factors that influencing the national systems of education. 

1. Geographical factor -

It is the most important factor that affects the education system. Naturally, human beings are going to behave according to the geographical circumstances that an individual is facing in his life. In the case of the education system, the geographic factors that influence the system are as follows:

• Climatic conditions

• Population distribution 

• Aland configuration

The other factors of the education system under the geographic area are a type of building, means, and methods of transportation, school-going age of pupils, etc.

2. Economic factors -

Along with the content and method of the education system, the economic factor also influences the national systems of education. Economic factor plays a major role in determining the content and method of the education system. It considers how much the nation can allocate to the education of students. Also, it considers the economic conditions of the individual who are ready to spend on education. If the economic condition of the nation is poor, then they need to find ways to cope up with the economic problems. 

3. The social and cultural factors -

The education system is the mirror reflection of the social culture of the nation. Human beings have an emotional bonding with their culture and hence they will get educated in the way their culture allows them. They will always strive to protect and enhance their traditions through education. It is also important to understand that education is the fundamental right of every individual and should be given equal opportunity to achieve it.

4. The historical factor -

Every country has its history. The history of the nation shapes the nation's aims, aspirations, activities, and destiny. The historical stories are responsible factors behind the education system of the nation.

5. Political factor -

The administration of an education system of the nation is dictated by the political background of the country. They decide the features and functioning of the education system. A nation should promote nationalism and socialism through its education system. Hence the political aspect of the nation should aspire to improve the feeling of nationalism in every student. 

6. Language factor -

Every nation is known for its national language. It is an inseparable part of the country’s face in front of other countries. In some countries like India, many languages are spoken, but only one language is called the national language. The governments try to foster their national language and take their heritage forward. But as globalization has taken over, it is important to include a foreign language in the education system so that it is easy for the students to communicate with people in other countries.

At the social ripples, they take care that various measures are taken to promote the importance of education, and quality education is achieved by the students of the nation.

7 effective ways to empower women and girls

 We think we are living in a developed and socially strong society. But the real fact is the society is still facing social stratification. It refers, to discrimination of people according to socioeconomic norms such as age, caste, gender, religion, economic well-being, etc. to live in an inclusive and sustainable society the challenges related to sexual and social stratification should be overcome by us. Women empowerment and child development is the challenge to the sexual discrimination done against women in a society that is at their home and their workplace. At the social ripples, which is an initiative towards sustainable social development, they believe and promote that women empowerment and child development is the economic, political, and socio-cultural process that supports the women in such a way that their quality of life is increased effectively.  

What are women's and girls' empowerment?

It is an unfortunate thing that there are assumptions that women differ from men in social positions. It has led to unequal and asymmetric power relations between men and women. women empowerment and child development refer to the process of increasing women’s access and control over the strategic life choices that will help them identify their skills and lead an independent life. 

The following are 7 effective ways to empower women and girls

1. Start from your home

If you are willing to change society for its betterment, don’t wait for the government or organization to come over and make changes in the living style of the people. You can start right from your home. There will be women around you at your home and your workplace start empowering them by simply saying that you understand them and also you care for them. This will give them the power to live a life with confidence and dignity.  

2. Put forward your helping hand for new moms

Women empowerment and child development promote that helping new moms can also help in women empowerment as it takes care of the women and child’s right health and nutrition. The first two years of a child after he is born are very crucial. They need the utmost care and affection to be raised effectively. providing them with the essential and good healthcare products to the needy moms can help in bringing up good health and nutrition of the mother and child. You can simply gift them, cloth diapers, blankets, a container of clean water and soaps, etc.

3. Generating awareness about the importance of education for girls

It is seen that most of the girls are forced for early marriage and kept out of school every year. There is a need to generate awareness and spread the fact that if the girls are given quality primary and secondary education, they would be able to get financially independent, will marry at the right age and will be blessed with a beautiful and healthy life.

4. Participate in empowering women who are a small business owner

You may have noticed many hardworking women are doing a small business to support their family and wish that their skills get the right opportunity and acknowledgment in society. To empower them and give them confidence will help you fulfill their dream by connecting with them or invest in their business.

5. Help girls close to your home

Women's and girls' empowerment needs a small push from your side. Girls are seen to be underrepresented in society. This makes them lose their confidence. Help from your side by mentoring them will help them to regain confidence in their life.

6. Support girls and women in crisis

There are millions of girls and women today also who are facing problems such as abuse, violence, trafficking, labor, and child marriage, etc. A small training, education, and mentoring, counseling, and medical care can help them to get free from these challenges in society.

7. Help women by providing clean water

Having a clean glass of water is the basic need for human's life. Women are often seen to be excluded from the allocation of water resources. It leads them to face many health problems. Providing them with clean water helps them establish better sanitation facilities also.  

At the social ripples, Dr. Lopamudra Priyadarshini, with her mission towards sustainable social development supports the fact that there is a movement among society about women empowerment by government, women empowerment, and child development are totally in the hands of an individual. Women should be encouraged to take care of and respect her.  Then and then only there will be a change seen in her family and later in society.