10 - Benefits of Co-education
(Syed Manazir-ul-Haq, Karachi)
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Boys and Girls combined or
mixed education system is known as a Co-education System that is common in the
western countries, but not in eastern as its tradition, culture and ethics by
way of the deep sense prohibit the co-education, so that males and females could
not mix up. The Islam specifically disallows co-education system in order to
sustain and maintain moral standards. It deeply regards the protection of
females by way of their segregation from non-confidants. Over time, due to
so-called modernization the co-education is holding step in eastern countries as
well, as a large number of schools and colleges have established providing
co-education. We discuss here-under only the benefits of co-education; however
it may be kept in mind that core and critical disadvantages of co-education
supersede its advantages.
1) Confidence: Trust and intimacy are the basic quality of the association. The
co-education develops this relationship by way of enhancing the confidence as
the system removes the shyness and the weakness of students, on account of this
they can talk confidently and make a presentation before the audience and the
public.
2) Competition: To be better and get optimum results is the trait of the
co-education system. The Co-education System creates a competitive environment
as each segment of the sex wants to be better against the other. For getting the
goals, the pursuit is started that creates a healthy environment in the
education territory.
3) Brainstorming: Co-education system creates the passion of brainstorming that
is an integral part to settle an issue. When two opponents’ brains work together
on an issue, the issue tends to be solved. Their quick and creative thinking by
way of brainstorming is not only beneficial for their colleges and universities,
but also for their countries.
4) Economy: The Co-education system is also important in the context of an
economy as it saves million of rupees as no separate college or university is
required to be established for women. It has also been observed that fee
structure of the co-education system is competitive i.e. comparatively low.
5) Sympathy and Empathy: The Co-education system enhances the passion of
sympathy and empathy of students. They are ready to help each other also it has
been observed that as and when blood is required by someone they rush to donate
blood to save lives. Understanding is the trait of the Co-education System.
6) Capacity Building: The Capacity Building is the built up trait of the
Co-education System that helps students out in their practical lives also they
feel better off in comparison to Sole-education system students.
7) Discipline: Generally the Co-education System spurs regulation, order and
self-control causing for enviable environment that keeps all the students
towards their study and the healthy spheres. The discipline is the prerequisite
of the Co-education System.
8) Low-involvement in Politics: The Co-education System prevents students to
some extent to be involved in politics as usually they are engaged in their
study and other curriculum activities leaving no time for politics.
9) Far-from Boring: The Co-education System keeps students engaged in study
related and other healthy as well as amazing activities also on account of the
presence of opposing sex they do not bore either they involve in the study.
10) Optimistic Approach: The Co-education System creates an Optimistic Approach
among students as generally they are accustomed, during passing co-education
life, to see the right aspect of each activity. They are trusted as they trust
others by removing doubts and mistrust that hurt human health especially their
brains. Their Optimistic Approach puts positive and beneficial effects not only
on their lives, but also on the lives of others.