A Comparative Study on Modernization Level of Male and Female Students of Secondary Schools of Bongaigaon District of Assam

Abstract

The impact of modernisation can be seen in all segments of the nation-political, social, cultural and economic. It is also seen to impact the behaviour and attitudes of adolescents significantly. The study aims at conducting a comparative study in the modernisation level of male and female secondary school students of Bongaigaon District of Assam. A primary, quantitative approach is adopted to conduct a survey and analysis among 200 (102 females and 98 males) sampled students from 5 provincialized higher secondary schools in the Bongaigaon District of Assam. The results indicate that the modernisation level is 172.21 for males and 171.23 for females. Comparatively, rural males are the most impacted population. The male students are more impacted by modernisation which can be attributed to the freedom seen for male children in traditional Indian households whereas the girls are taught to value traditional Indian beliefs and customs. In conclusion, the impact of modernisation leads to the deterioration of traditional Indian values that can positively impact adolescents.