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VOL. 9, ISSUE 3 (2024)
Digital equity for Janjatiya (Indigenous) peoples: Opportunities and challenges in the digital age- A qualitative study in Hooghly District, West Bengal
Authors
Bharat Maji
Abstract
Digital equity has emerged as a crucial concern in the 21st-century
education landscape, especially in rural and marginalized contexts. This
qualitative study explores the opportunities and challenges faced by Janjatiya
(Indigenous) learners and educators in achieving digital inclusion in the
Hooghly district of West Bengal, India. Drawing upon in-depth interviews, focus
group discussions, and field observations across three tribal-dominated
villages, the study investigates the lived realities of digital access, skills,
and cultural adaptation. Findings reveal that while the digital age offers
unprecedented educational possibilities, inequities persist due to
infrastructural limitations, socio-economic disparities, linguistic barriers,
and the absence of culturally relevant digital content. The paper argues that
digital inclusion must be viewed not merely as technological access but as a
process of cultural empowerment and participatory education. Policy
implications for digital literacy programs, teacher training, and
community-based interventions are discussed to promote sustainable digital
equity among indigenous populations.
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Pages:37-40
How to cite this article:
Bharat Maji "Digital equity for Janjatiya (Indigenous) peoples: Opportunities and challenges in the digital age- A qualitative study in Hooghly District, West Bengal". International Journal of Advanced Education and Research, Vol 9, Issue 3, 2024, Pages 37-40
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