Facts of Democracy and Education in the World

Education and democracy are interlinked concepts. The belief appears correct in the case of successful democracies such as the United States of America, England, and many other developed countries. However, North Korea, China, and Russia, which have literacy rates of 100%, 96.8%, and 99.7%, respectively, are not real democracies and have no democratic culture in these states. There are authoritarian tendencies. The real power of governance is only in the hands of a few. In these states, there is no free speech or absence of dissent, and the rule is biased toward the ruling elite. All these things are essential features of democracy. If a state lacks these features, it cannot be termed democratic. So, there are two possibilities. There is a problem with these democratic features, or schooling lacks democratic values. In these states, there is no free speech or absence of dissent, and the rule is biased toward the ruling elite. All these things are essential features of democracy. If a state lacks these features, it cannot be termed democratic. So, there are two possibilities. There is not any issue with these democratic features. The problem is in the education systems of these states. These educational systems do not teach students about democratic values and how important these values are in their lives.

In China, Russia, and North Korea, there are no student unions for students’ political education. Only student unions that promote the states’ cultural values are permitted. As a result, in these states’ pupils are not politically educated. Student unions actively contribute to educating students about their political upbringing and rights in the United States of America, England, France, and other democratic countries. Students in these states take part in the Varsities election process to pick their representatives in various fields.

China’s, North Korea’s, and Russia’s educational systems are centered on producing disciplined and blind followers. These systems put greater emphasis on preparing the population for authoritarian administrations. The students’ cognitive and skill sets aren’t as sharp as they could be in the democratic states. In democratic states, education systems focus on preparing the youth as independent citizens. The educational system’s purpose is to prepare students to approach challenges with a scientific perspective.

China’s, Russia’s, and North Korea’s curricula are set in stone. No one can learn anything other than what is written in the course, and no one can critique what is written in the syllabus. In the case of democratic states, the opposite is true. There is a focus on the cognitive and analytical abilities of the students. They are free to critique any philosopher or thinker in a logical manner. As a result, educated citizens may make informed decisions on who to elect as their representatives. It is not just a matter of education but the importance of democratic values in the education system that make the educated class fit for the democratic form of government. So, to prepare educated youth for the democratic process, an education system that prioritizes equality, dissent,