A textbook for Class 12 students in Maharashtra lists dowry as a ‘major social problem in India’. So far, so good. But the chapter takes an outrageous turn when it identifies “ugliness” and “handicap” as causes of the social ill.
New Delhi: A textbook for Class 12 students in Maharashtra lists dowry as a ‘major social problem in India’. So far, so good. But the chapter takes an outrageous turn when it identifies “ugliness” and “handicap” as causes of the social ill.
State Education Minister Vinod Tawde declined comment on the issue. He instead asked the chairman of the education board to give an explanation.
Speaking to CNN-News18, state education board chief GK Mhamane said: “I have asked for an explanation. I am out of station now and will return tomorrow. I will discuss it with the officials and will take action against whoever is responsible. We will discuss it with the Board of Studies.”
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