8 Revolutionary ways Ambedkar made education the force for social change

1. Emphasized Education as a Tool for Empowerment: Ambedkar firmly believed that education was the key to social and economic empowerment.

2. Fought for Universal Access to Education: He vehemently advocated for making education accessible to everyone, irrespective of caste or gender.

3. Advocated for Free and Compulsory Education: Ambedkar actively pushed for the incorporation of policies ensuring free and compulsory primary education for all citizens in independent India.

4. Established Educational Institutions: He founded the People's Education Society and established colleges like Siddharth College in Mumbai and Milind College in Aurangabad

5. Promoted Higher Education for Social Mobility: While recognizing the importance of primary education, Ambedkar laid significant stress on higher education as a means

6. Challenged the Traditional Education System: He critiqued the existing education system that historically excluded lower castes and advocated for an inclusive and equitable system.

7. Instilled a Sense of Awareness of Rights: Ambedkar believed that education should make individuals fearless, teach them unity, make them aware of their rights.

8. Linked Education to Social and Political Revolution: He considered education as the foundation for political, social, and economic revolution necessary to transform society and achieve social justice.