Increasing commercialization of education is a Global Trend
The increasing commercialization of education is a growing trend globally that is causing concern among educators, parents, and policymakers alike. I wrote a similar article 15 years back, Increasing commercialisation of education in India . In this article, I highlighted how education has become a commodity to make a lot of profits rather than uplifting the common people with the power of education. However, today we see this trend gaining momentum worldwide. In simple words, this phenomenon refers to the tendency to turn education into a for-profit enterprise in which educational institutions are guided by the profit motive rather than the pursuit of knowledge. The commercialization of education has been driven by a number of factors, including the growing demand for education, the need for funding, and the rise of the global knowledge economy. Read - Control of Rich and Politicians on Private Education As the demand for education has increased, so has the need for funding to support...