Indian Nursing Council denounces derogatory content in textbook

Indian Nursing Council has strongly condemned the derogatory content regarding dowry in the Sociology textbook for nurses.

After a chapter in a Sociology textbook for nurses sparked a row yesterday, the Indian Nursing Council (INC) has strongly condemned the derogatory content wherein merits of dowry are listed. The council has made it clear that it does not endorse any author or publication nor it has allowed any author to use the name of the council for their publications.

INC's notification reads, "It has been brought to the notice of the Indian Nursing Council that some authors of Sociology for Nurses are quoting INC syllabus to publish substandard content in textbooks. INC strongly condemns any derogatory content which is against the prevailing law of the land. It is clarified that INC only prescribes syllabus for various nursing programs which is placed on its website."

Education Minister promises action against publishers

Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi had flagged the issue and had also written to Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan over the contents of the textbook that states that one of the advantages of the dowry system is that "Ugly looking girls can be married off with attractive dowry with well or ugly looking boys."

Another point said, "Because of burden of dowry, many parents have started educating their girls. When the girls are educated or even employed, the demand of dowry will be less. Thus, it is an indirect advantage."

Priyanka has thanked the Education Minister for taking the issue on priority and she also said on the social medial platform that Dharmendra Pradhan has promised not only to ensure that the text is removed but also action against the publishers.

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