ETHICS AND VALUES

Dr. G. Karunanithi
Professor, SSL
gKarunanithi@hotmail.com
SJT R. N0:708B

Self-Interest versus Social or societys interests

Self-interest: your own interest or advantage, i.e. concern only
for getting what you want or need and not about what happens to
other people. When individuals make decisions that are in their
own best interest.
The best choice for an individual to get his/her expected benefit.
Ex. I want to get food thrice a day
This is self centeredness or selfishness.
Social interest : feeling and behavior that shows a desire to help
other people. When choices are made that benefit society as a
whole. The best choice for society to get expected benefit for the
entire society. Ex. I want every one in my country to get food
thrice a day
This is public interest or altruism

Leaders of past and present in India

Characteristics of Leaders in past

Value oriented
Goal oriented
Honesty
Generosity
Social interest
Commitment
Responsibility
Dedication
Non-corruption
Altruistic

Some Indian Leaders of past

Bal Gangadhar Tilak : a social reformer and freedom fighter. One of the prime
architects of modern India and strongest advocates of Swaraj (Self Rule)

Gopal Krishna Gokhale : one of the pioneers of the Indian Independence

Movement. A leader of social and political reformists and one of the earliest and
founding leaders of the Indian Independence Movement.

Mahatma Gandhi: Known for Truth and Non-violence, humility, simplicity

Jawaharlal Nehru: was one of the architects who had the opportunity to steer the
newly freed-nation.

B.R.Ambedkar: worked for social equality and social justice.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Responsible for the current shape of the India as he
worked on merging more then 550 Kingdoms to India after independence.

Lal Bhadur Sastri: popularly known for his simplicity and for his hard work and for
able leadership.

Ram Manohar Lohia: He was considered to be the voice of poor in the Indian
parliament, One of the Socialist Leader of India.

Characteristics of Leaders at present

Lack of vision
Lack of character or integrity
Poor communicators
Self centered or Selfishness
Corruptive
Popularity seekers
Power seekers
Seekers of unethical means

Harassment/Abuse of children by parents

In 1999, the WHO Consultation on Child Abuse Prevention
compared definitions of abuse from 58 countries and drafted the
following definition:
Child abuse or maltreatment constitutes all forms of physical
and/or emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect or negligent
treatment or commercial or other exploitation, resulting in actual
or potential harm to the childs health, survival, development or
dignity in the context of a relationship of responsibility, trust or
power.

Definition of Child Abuse

The physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or

exploitation, negligent treatment, or maltreatment of a
child under the age of 18 by a person who is responsible
for the childs welfare under circumstances which
indicate that the childs health or welfare is harmed or
threatened.
Child Welfare Act

Harassment/Abuse of children by parents

Physical Abuse: Knowingly inflict/ cruel and inhuman

punishment upon a child.
Types or Classification
Blows or strikes
Pulls or twists (causing fractures)
Strangulation
Burns or scalds
Forced restraint
Drowning
Hair pulling
Forced ingestions

Harassment/Abuse of children by parents

Sexual Abuse: Fondling a child's genital, intercourse,

incest, rape, sodomy, exhibitionism, and commercial
exploitation through prostitution or the production of
pornographic materials.
Emotional Abuse: Acts or omissions by the parents
or other caregivers that have caused, or could cause,
serious behavioral, cognitive, emotional, or mental
disorders among children.

Harassment/Abuse of children by parents

Neglect:
Physical Neglect
Refusal of, or delay in, seeking health care;
Abandonment; expulsion from the home or refusal to allow a
runaway to return home; and
Inadequate supervision.
Psychological Neglect
Consistent failure of a parent or caretaker to provide a child
with appropriate support, attention, and affection.

Child Abuse : Parental Factors Correlated with Being an Abuser

Teenage

parent
Single parent
Low socioeconomic status
Divorced or separated
Drug or alcohol abuser
Arrests for violence acts
Crowded household

Child Abuse : Parental Factors Correlated with Being an

Abuser
Low

self esteem
Themselves abused as a child
Emotionally immature
Depression
Poor impulse control
Unrealistic expectations
Recent loss of job or family member

Child Abuse Prevention

Parent

side
Educate patients and families about need for prevention
Supporting and strengthen parenting
Facilitating home visits by nurses or social workers
Role of Self-help groups in guiding parents to prevent it.
Role of NGOs in training parents to prevent it.
Role of panchayati raj in making an awareness among parents
parents to prevent it.
Role of local police stations in checking the parents and others
indulging in it.