Why Doon School’s all-male ex-students are not on board with administration’s co-ed pitch
By Truemaths, Last Updated 10 Apr, 2025 < 1 min read
- The Doon School in Dehradun may soon witness a significant transformation, as the iconic all-boys institution considers becoming co-educational—a move aimed at aligning with evolving societal norms and staying relevant in modern education.
- However, the proposal has sparked strong resistance from alumni, who believe such a change could compromise the school’s core identity and its 90-year-old legacy. In a representation shared by the Class of ’63, former students argue that an all-boys environment fosters growth free from “gender-related distractions,” and warn that co-education could unpredictably alter the school’s cultural fabric.
- The document also voices concerns about rising “toxic masculinity,” asserting that bullying should never be mistaken for camaraderie. Additionally, alumni question whether the current infrastructure can support the shift to a co-ed system.
- Read the full report by Fareeha Iftikhar (@fareeha_iftikhar__)
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