THE exploitation of teachers in private schools is a multifaceted issue. While the greed and cruelty of school administrators and owners play a significant role, the powerlessness of teachers themselves is also a contributing factor.
Many teachers, hailing from lower and lower-middle-class backgrounds, live in fear of losing their jobs. They are aware that millions of others are waiting in the wings, ready to fill any vacancy that arises.
This fear keeps them silent, preventing them from speaking out against the system.
However, it is crucial for teachers to recognise their rights, and collectivelywork towards achieving them. Remaining silent in the face of injustice is tantamount to perpetuating it. Throughout history, significant change has only come about through rebellion and sacrifice. It is time for the teachers to take a stand, not just for their own benefit, but for the benefit of those who will come after them.
As the saying goes, we must plant `a tree in whose shadow you do not have to sit`. By fighting for their rights, the teachers can create abetterfuturefor themselves and for generations to come.
