The Prostitution of Intelligence in India
When Education Becomes a Privilege, Not a Right What Does “Prostitution of Intelligence” Mean? “Prostitution of intelligence” is a strong phrase. It means something painful: when knowledge and talent are not free, but are sold only to those who can pay for it. In today’s India, good education is often not for everyone. It is for those who can afford expensive schools, coaching centers, and a better environment. Others, even if they are smart, are left behind. As Albert Einstein once said: “Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.” But what happens when only a few people get that training? The Divide: Two Different Worlds There are two Indias when it comes to education. 1. The Privileged World Big schools English-speaking environment Access to technology Personal coaching and guidance 2. The Struggling World Poor infrastructure Lack of teachers No exposure Limited opportunities Children in the second world are not less intelligent. They just d...
