Publisher's Synopsis
There is no doubt that Formal Education was ushered amongst the Nagas from the early 19th Century but the education that might have been imparted could be relevant only for clerical or for reading the Bible as well as Hymn singing in spiritual pursuits. As the women folks were more diligent on matters of religion, education in the early days could have been given importance to them. It can also be that the men folks were busy strolling round the villages for protection or hunting heads for prestige, honour and intimidation to neighbouring villages for protection of its own. These might be the reasons why Mrs. E.W. Clark started the First school as a Girl School. However; in the present day situation amongst the Nagas, male education is given priority as compared to female education. The lagging behind of female education is one obvious factor, acting as an obstruction, to progressive change.
