Citation

Pherali TJ. Prospects Q. Rev. Comp. Educ. 2013; 43(1): 49-67.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)

DOI

10.1007/s11125-012-9255-5

PMID

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Abstract

This article examines the contentious relationship between education and the Maoist insurgency in Nepal, analyzing the political intrusion on the education sector before and after the multi-party polity was restored in 1990, and the violent experiences of teachers and students during the decade-long conflict (1996-2006). It argues that the end of the conflict in 2006 has merely reduced the tangible attacks on education, as the political interference in the education system continues. During the post-accord transition, schools symbolize power centres in the community which provide a space for multi-party political scuffles.

Language: en