Understanding Issues in The Indian Education System Through the Lens of the Movie 3 Idiots (2009)

Authors

  • Vardha Kharbanda Substance Use Counselor, Adelphi University, New York, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25215/1001.090

Keywords:

Education, India, movies, 3 idiots, learning

Abstract

The integration of media and education has highlighted important social issues and created better-informed citizens. Considering the significance of media, the present study is an attempt to examine the issues within the Indian education system through the movie, 3 idiots directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The qualitative method of thematic analysis was used to achieve the objective of the study. The various themes that emerged from the movie were, (i) rat race and rote learning, (ii) societal norms and pressures, (iii) barriers to learning, (iv) authentic education, (v) diversity and inclusive classrooms and (vi) emotional burnout of the students.

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Published

2022-11-05

How to Cite

Vardha Kharbanda. (2022). Understanding Issues in The Indian Education System Through the Lens of the Movie 3 Idiots (2009). International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.25215/1001.090