Religion, Community, and Education: The Case of Rural Bihar

In recent times, religion-based educational disparities in India, especially between Hindus and Muslims, have been the focus of passionate debate. Yet, there is considerable gap in understanding the dynamics of religion and propensity to education. This book assesses literacy and educational levels among Hindus and Muslims in rural Bihar as well as the disparity therein.

The author uses a distinctive conceptual and analytical framework to examine educational disparities in schooling between ...