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NAME: JEEVITA.J.ITAGI
CLASS: 10 ‘A’
There can be disagreements about what social issues are worth solving,
or which should take precedence. Different individuals and different
societies have different perceptions. There are a variety of methods
people use to combat social issues. Some people vote for leaders in a
democracy to advance their ideals.
:SOCIAL ISSUES IN INDIA:
India suffers from a host of social issues ranging from poverty to
gendered violence.
These include:
1. Quality education: Education provides children with the
knowledge and life skills to realize their full potential.
MORE TO KNOW:
Dalit Empowerment Measures: The government’s approach towards
the upliftment of SCs was based on two ideas. The first was to overcome
deprivations in terms of education, housing and employment that the
SCs have inherited due to their historical exclusion from society. The
second was to encourage their participation in the economic, social and
political processes of the country
The major causes of casteism are:
Sense of Caste Prestige.
Caste Endogamy.
Impact of Urbanization.
Increase in the Means of Transport and Communication.
Illiteracy.
Belief in Religious Dogmas.
Social Distance.
MORE TO KNOW:
What are the features of communalism?
The following can be stated as the main features of communalism:
It is an ideological concept,
Based on orthodox principles,
Based on intolerance,
Propagation of intense dislike towards other religions,
Considering owns own religion to be superior,
Some of the major causes of communalism in India are as follows:
A Legacy of Past
Presence of Communal Parties
Isolation of Muslims
Poverty
Hindu Chauvinism
The Social Cause
Communalization of Politics
Cross-Border Factors
Failure of Government.