Contents
Abbreviations;
List of Illustrations;
List of Tables;
Acknowledgements;
Chapter 1: Introduction;
1.1 Research Problem and Rationale;
1.2 Research Questions and Objectives;
1.3 Research Methodology;
1.3.1 Research Design;
Chapter 2: Literature Review;
2.1 Parents and Child: An Unequal Relationship;
2.2 Impact of Socio-Cultural Context and Parental Expectations on Children’s Education;
2.3 The Right to Education Act: Implications and Impact;
Chapter 3: Findings and Discussion;
3.1 Village Profile;
3.2 Major Themes Emerging from Case Studies and Participant Observations;
Chapter 4: Policy Implications and Recommendations;
4.1 Implications;
4.2 Recommendations;
Chapter 5: Conclusion;
5.1 Limitations of the Study and Further Scope;
Appendix 1 - Household Information;
Appendix 2 - Sample Field Memo;
Appendix 3 - Photographs from the Field Visits;
Appendix 4;
4.1 Profile of the Study Villages;
4.2 Important Maps;
Bibliography/References.