Analysing Level of Aspirations Among Scheduled Caste, Other Backward class, And Minority Students in Bundelkhand Region

Abstract

Aspirations are the dreams and goals individuals aim to achieve, influenced by personal interests, family expectations, peer influence, social background, and educational environment. This study examines the aspirations of Scheduled Caste (SC), Other Backward Class (OBC) and minority intermediate students in the socio-economically disadvantaged Bundelkhand region of India. The research investigation reveals that socio-cultural and economic backgrounds have an influence on the formation and level of educational and career aspirations among these communities, which are underrepresented. A standardized aspiration scale to test the level of aspiration was the Level of Aspiration developed by Dr. Mahesh Bhargava and the late Prof. M.A. Shah, was used to collect data from a stratified sample of 670 intermediate students in three important districts of Bundelkhand namely Jhansi, Mahoba and Lalitpur using a descriptive survey methodology. According to the findings, there are notable differences in the level of aspiration across caste and community lines, with minority and SC students generally having lower aspirations than their OBC counterparts. The results of this research investigation are significant for educators, legislators and social workers who wish to promote advancement among socially disadvantaged youth in the Bundelkhand region in India.