explain the downfall filtration principle
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The downfall filtration theory, as adopted by the British came with the idea that education should be concentrated for only the 'higher' class people, who shall then teach the 'lower' classes. The theory had three basic characteristics
- Educating only the 'higher' strata of Indians to give them higher positions in administration. This would strengthen the British hold in India.
- As the British thought their culture was superior to Indians', this education they thought would 'upgrade' the culture of 'higher' class Indians who would then act as role models for the 'lower' class to imbibe these 'values' from.
- Educating the 'higher' class Indians with the view that they would now take up the responsibility of educating the 'lower' classes.
- Educating only the 'higher' strata of Indians to give them higher positions in administration. This would strengthen the British hold in India.
- As the British thought their culture was superior to Indians', this education they thought would 'upgrade' the culture of 'higher' class Indians who would then act as role models for the 'lower' class to imbibe these 'values' from.
- Educating the 'higher' class Indians with the view that they would now take up the responsibility of educating the 'lower' classes.
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