Undermining Scientific Progress
The removal of the theory of biological evolution from school curricula in India represents a concern for the integrity of education and the country’s progress. It compromises its ability to cope with climate change, undermines vital areas such as agriculture and health, and undermines its scientific and technological potential. Demonstrating the negative impacts is crucial to reversing this decision in India and setting a global example against religious influences on evidence-based education. Reconciling religious beliefs and accepting the theory of evolution is possible. Protecting the integrity of science education is essential to meet the challenges of the modern world. It is also important to consider that other countries, such as the USA and Brazil, have had their science and biological evolution education threatened by various forms of interference, therefore what is happening in India should serve as a warning and prepare reactions to this type of threat.
Authors
- Heslley Machado Silva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8126-8962)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The American Biology Teacher
- Published
- 2025-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1525/abt.2025.87.2.132
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Evolution and Genetic Dynamics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.82