What is Backward Communities

This chapter discusses the K-12 equivalent education system in India- which is known as 10+2 education system, its uniqueness, advantages and limitations, as well as the assumptions and perceptions and other associated factors like trends, issues, and challenges surrounding the women from backward communities serving in senior positions of the education system. This chapter also highlights the probable solutions against the prejudices. The study examines the situation through literature review along a survey of the women from the backward communities and outside the communities to get a more holistic view of the situation.