Temples of learning and Teachers of Individualistic identity- by blogger Snehal

Holy books across the globe preach ‘Humanity’ being the greatest religion. Today, “We” the so called humans have buried these ethics under the veil of social, political and cultural acceptance. Why should one victimize the weaker strata of the society? This comparison and ignorance of equality has given rise to several heinous offences contributing to sexual violence. It’s time to introspect and bring in the positive changes. The best places to start with are the schools (our temples of learning).


Education is the best weapon to fight injustice and inequality. Therefore, every school should focus on empowering its students with this gift of knowledge in the following ways.






Every academic term should have a 2 day workshop; to address the issue of sexual violence to the students. These workshops shall include plays, games, songs, painting activities that can highlight this issue in a subtle manner.


Yoga and spiritual learning must be enshrined in the curriculum. This aids in imbibing good moral values and provides a positive healing to each soul.


The school should have stringent rules pertaining to victimization, bullying, ragging, sexual abuse and offences of the like kinds. Spy cameras can be fixed in the classrooms, corridor, playgrounds, washrooms and campus to ensure the student safety. These cameras must be monitored by the student counsellor, so appointed for helping the students.


A monthly student counselling session must focus on various ideas of teaching them the difference between a good/bad touch.


The curriculum should also include learning of self defense techniques and martial arts to protect themselves against any mishap.


The school should believe that “Every child is special”. Teachers have to be more vigilant in the classroom and ensure safety of all the students especially the fresher men.






Hope this small step can be a giant leap in bringing about the positive changes in the schools and then in the society.