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    Tamil Nadu Education Department released Guidelines for Elimination of Corporal Punishment (GECP)

    Posted 29 Apr 2024

    2 min read

    • GECP aims to safeguard the physical and mental well-being of students and extends to address any form of harassment of students in schools.

     

    • Corporal Punishment (CP) is any punishment in which physical force is used and intended to cause some degree of pain or discomfort, however light. e.g., hitting, kicking, etc. [UN Convention on Rights of the Child (UNCRC)]

     

    • Ethical issues with corporal punishment
      • Physical and psychological harm: CP can cause physical injuries, anxiety, low self-esteem, and other mental health issues.
      • Perpetuation of violence: This may reinforce the idea that violence is an acceptable means of resolving conflicts or asserting authority, contributing to the normalization and perpetuation of violence in society.
      • Discrimination and disproportionate impact: In some cases, CP may be applied disproportionately or discriminatorily based on factors such as gender, race, or socioeconomic status.
      • Ineffective as a disciplinary measure: It may teach children to fear and avoid punishment rather than promoting positive behavioral changes or moral development.
      • Impact on education: This can result in higher school drop-outs, and poor learning outcomes by creating an atmosphere of fear and intimidation in classrooms, etc.

     

    Measures against Corporal Punishment in India

    • Article 39 of the Constitution: Directs the State to protect childhood and youth against exploitation and moral and material abandonment.
    • Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act 2009: Section 17 of the Act Prohibits physical and mental harassment and makes it a punishable offense.
    • NCPCR guidelines for eliminating corporal punishment: Provides guidelines for positive engagement with children as well as effective remedial measures to address CP such as setting up Corporal Punishment Monitoring Cells in every school.
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    • Corporal Punishment
    • NCPCR
    • Corporal Punishment Monitoring Cells
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