Question

Describe any three problems faced by the French in the sphere of education in Vietnam.

Answer 1

The following were the three problems faced by the French in the sphere of education in Vietnam:

1) The French were in a dilemma on the amount of education that was to be imparted to the Vietnamese. The French feared that if the Vietnamese become highly educated, they will begin to question the colonial domination. The French working in Vietnam also feared that highly educated Vietnamese may take away their jobs.

2) The elites in Vietnam were deeply influenced by Chinese culture. So, to strengthen their power and continue their dominance, the French had to counter Chinese influence.

3) The French also had to decide if they need to use French or the native language as a medium of instruction. While some people supported French as a medium of instruction, the others opposed it.