Gifted Disadvantage in Education Safety Net: a Reality Check

Abstract

 Although the notion of giftedness is a reality, yet it swings along the pendulum of equality and excellence. At times, nurturance of gifted abilities becomes a struggle of better catchment of resources and facilities. Those from affluent set-ups are blessed with better support system whereas gifted children from disadvantaged group suffer from submissive upbringing. In developing countries like, India, with diverse demographic profiles, socio-cultural diversity and economic disparity, the very concept of equality in education faces severe challenge. The present paper presents the dichotomy of ideology of equality and excellence in education practices. It highlights the need of wider vision, better policy making and decentralised implementation services to allow gifted children to enjoy what they are; dream what they can be; and promote what they will be.