The Importance Of Education In Society
1787 Words
8 Pages
There is no doubt that education has a large impact on our society nowadays. It changed hugely and improved greatly from the past. Education is really important nowadays as it plays a significant role in the creation of a progressive society, due to which most of the people and many other philosophers have realized its importance. The overall development of a society requires a good educational system, which could lead to technological advancements and many scientific discoveries. According to Behrman and Stacey they mentioned that "Education provides "social benefits" for individuals and society at large, including a better way of taking care of ourselves, and consequently creating a better society to live in". Which means that human values,
…show more content…
It is an essential area of integration and stability in a society that requires individuals to play several roles. An individual could get equipped to various skills, such as moral, intellectual, artistic and practical skills, which contribute to the welfare of the individual as well as the society (Pellegrino & Hilton, 2013). Education represents the initiation of the future generation into a specific culture. It influences the environmental quality and the experience of people. Education promotes the private behavior of individuals, thereby enhancing environmental quality and increasing people 's effectiveness in safeguarding themselves from negative environmental effects (Pellegrino & Hilton, 2013). Since the outcome of education is diverse and difficult to measure in quantitative terms, cognitive reasoning skills help to evaluate such benefits. Educated individuals are the ones who acquire preventive diseases at a lesser rate when compared to the uneducated ones. They are healthier and ensure following adequate nutrition, thereby acquiring illnesses at a lower …show more content…
Impaired individuals acquiring education have higher chances of obtaining employment, which makes them independent in the family (Behrman & Stacey, 1997, p. 150). Education allows the disabled to acquire skills and knowledge that facilitate them to integrate with the mainstream society. It is imperative in the fight for eliminating discrimination of the disabled. Education promotes greater interpersonal attractions and more positive reactions between the disabled as well as the non-disabled individuals of the society. It helps in the successful transition of disabled individuals into employment and the society. Education of the disabled removes the tag that they are not economically contributing citizens of the future, which increases their expectations and allow the disabled in progressing up career ladder (Sterling & Huckle, 2014, p. 48). It is essential for promoting the autonomy, full citizenship and self-determination of the disabled, thereby eradicating discrimination. Investments in the education of the disabled play a significant role in improving and sustaining the on-going developmental efforts of the society (Sterling & Huckle, 2014, p. 68). Education also increases the levels of participation of the disabled in fulfilling their civic responsibilities with other members of the society. It enhances the friendships and social relationships of the disabled
It is an essential area of integration and stability in a society that requires individuals to play several roles. An individual could get equipped to various skills, such as moral, intellectual, artistic and practical skills, which contribute to the welfare of the individual as well as the society (Pellegrino & Hilton, 2013). Education represents the initiation of the future generation into a specific culture. It influences the environmental quality and the experience of people. Education promotes the private behavior of individuals, thereby enhancing environmental quality and increasing people 's effectiveness in safeguarding themselves from negative environmental effects (Pellegrino & Hilton, 2013). Since the outcome of education is diverse and difficult to measure in quantitative terms, cognitive reasoning skills help to evaluate such benefits. Educated individuals are the ones who acquire preventive diseases at a lesser rate when compared to the uneducated ones. They are healthier and ensure following adequate nutrition, thereby acquiring illnesses at a lower …show more content…
Impaired individuals acquiring education have higher chances of obtaining employment, which makes them independent in the family (Behrman & Stacey, 1997, p. 150). Education allows the disabled to acquire skills and knowledge that facilitate them to integrate with the mainstream society. It is imperative in the fight for eliminating discrimination of the disabled. Education promotes greater interpersonal attractions and more positive reactions between the disabled as well as the non-disabled individuals of the society. It helps in the successful transition of disabled individuals into employment and the society. Education of the disabled removes the tag that they are not economically contributing citizens of the future, which increases their expectations and allow the disabled in progressing up career ladder (Sterling & Huckle, 2014, p. 48). It is essential for promoting the autonomy, full citizenship and self-determination of the disabled, thereby eradicating discrimination. Investments in the education of the disabled play a significant role in improving and sustaining the on-going developmental efforts of the society (Sterling & Huckle, 2014, p. 68). Education also increases the levels of participation of the disabled in fulfilling their civic responsibilities with other members of the society. It enhances the friendships and social relationships of the disabled