The name is absent

concerned. We must help ourselves. But,
where do we start? We need some help for the
future of Anglo-Indian education.

Language was the hot-bed of discontent and one woman
stated,

Only one period of 45 minutes is the duration
of the second language class, and the student
does have difficulty in thoroughly learning
the language. A non Anglo-Indian child has
enough opportunity as all other subjects are
taught in English. This could be a reason
for the Anglo-Indian to underachieve.

The group linked poverty in the community to education,
but they stated that they,

... were totally against any more hand outs,
because we have had enough, and we must learn
to survive without them. But how?

The group also questioned the problem of the identity
crisis and were concerned that they were unable to

... count our numbers correctly, without
fighting among ourselves. We are actually
fighting about who is an Anglo-Indian? This
does not happen with any other community
except us. We must put away our prejudices
and racism and learn to pull together.

CITY:        MADRAS

STATE:       TAMIL NADU

DATE:         6-8 Augus t

TOTAL:        3 5

475-487 Anglo-Indians women 25-55 Christian Madras 8

August

There were two interviews conducted with these Anglo-
Indian women teachers in an Jknglo-Indian school. The
first interview lasted 1 and a 1/2 hours with the
Principal. This was followed by a group interview with
the rest of the Anglo-Indian women teachers. The
teachers were released from their lessons. They were
covered for over two hours, while the interview was
conducted.

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