The recent skirmish at Ashoka University has thus reawakened the impression of the leading social biases in scholarly environments. Some even affirm that the caste system should have no place at all. Nevertheless, the discrimination does persist.
Some people, however, have brought up the point that the environment has been more enriched since the old days. The affirmative consensus programs and the quotas made the campus more gender equal and more sensitive.
Although not overtly prevalent, social norms deep into life may be causing people to engage in prejudices without awareness. Total elimination is likely to be a long and tiring journey.
Students of the marginalized community accompanying the stories linked to inequalities (told in anonymity) bring to the fore the fact that reforms are needed. Yet equating groups of people to an entire institution is also fallible.
The balance between freedom from disorder and order in academic facilities is not simple. The solution, not fighting the adversaries but actively cooperating with those concerned parties, such as authorities and affected communities, is where true and lasting success lies.
The policy plan shall prioritize equity before all experience the playing field. Then, campus mates need to reflect on the words they speak and become people who create an atmosphere of delight by being compassionate.
Students and staff can improve inter-religious dialogue by being more open to each other’s viewpoints and willing to learn about each other better. Thus, universities can move forward towards this important society issue in little time from now on.
