What do you mean by this " The problems of society are the problems of education" ?

Answer 1

The way I interpret this question is that education has to cope with the continual changing problems of society. One of the common criticisms of education is that it doesn't keep up with the demands of society, possibly because society is always in flux. Sometimes that flux is negative and not compatible with education. ie. gangsta rap, fashion, attitudes. Therefore, it is a problem for educators to continually change curriculum focus to match society's expectations. However, the question can be interpreted in an oposing way as well. That is, that if education accepts mediocrity then that mediocrity will manifest iteself in society as those students join society as adults. For example, if the education system allows students to "squeak by" with poor grammar, poor spelling, marginal literacy, poor social skills, passing failing students because it's no longer acceptable to "leave kids behind" then these will become the future problems of society. One interesting paradox to observe is the proliferation of technology both in society and in education. It is a paradox because technology has opened wonderful doors of information and yet our children are becoming less and less literate and informed. Anyway, this is my interpretation and opinion. Hope it helped a little.

Answer 2

It has been said that the classroom is a microcosm of society. If this is true, then the problems found in society become (are) the problems of education. Further, an educational system, made by people, is only as good or bad as the society creates it or allows it to be. The problems of education are the problems of society.

Answer 3

Is that a quote from somewhere?
My best guess would be that it is by education that most of society's problems are solved. So, if education is flawed, so is society.
For example, much of our country's problems with poverty could be solved if we can educate people out of the negative cycles that trap people in poverty. Also, many of our problems with our children's education can be solved by holding students responsible for their own education, as well as parents - not just "blaming" all the problems on the school system.

Answer 4

It is an unfair and irrelevant quote. The society mostly comprises of uneducated politicians and leaders, who openly criticise the need for education. But when problems face them in the face, like always, they put the blame elsewhere, on education. It is a soft and easy target, and does not defend itself.
Education is never a problem, it is always the solution, if we agree to implement it.

Answer 5

if people r illiterate, they r not aware. they r thus ignorant n not aware of their rights n duties. this creates problms in society. however, both, literates n illiterates can b ignorant. they say tht ignorance us bliss. wen the education system fails to make people aware, people bcom ignorant. this leads to intolerance towards people from othr religion, castes races etc.
this leads to tension in society, riots, etc.

thus, the probles of society r the problems of education.

it is wen the education system fails to bring about a change in the minds of people, tht problems in society are born.

Answer 6

its not tht we dont educate, its most dont use the info they have learned. so we cant call them ignorant. well even take tht work for example, most people use it wrong. they know what it means yet they call a guy who would stick his hand on a hot burn twice ignorant. how can tht be he knew better, he was stupid not ignorant.

quick def of both words

ignorant::: to not know better,

stupid:::: to know better yet still do it.

its not tht they dont have the resources to learn, they just dont want too. so its not really from education tht our problems stem. its from stupidity, not a lack of ignorance.

Answer 7

aside from the FAMILY being the first school of a child (where he learns his first words and good manners) it is also in school that a child first develops his personality. who he idolizes, who his friends are and how he interacts with people of different characters. it is in the school age period that a child idolizes his teacher more than his parents

so whatever he learns from school, he adapts inthe community/ society

Answer 8

Duh-uh, what did you say?