GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

Political attitude has as much to do with society as with politics. Discuss with suitable illustrations.

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024

Syllabus: Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.

How toppers approached it

From all 3 answers · about 170 words.

Opening

  • A definition3 of 3

Body

  • Points3 of 3

Close

  • No separate close1 of 3
  • A summary1 of 3
  • A way forward1 of 3

The toppers’ answers

Srishti DabasAIR 6 · CSE 2023 · 168 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

Political attitude refers to certain predispositions of thought and beliefs which apply to political arena. Yet, they are also applicable to society.

Body · points

(1) Equality and equity

  • Politicians must treat all communities equal, without biasness
  • Societies must be accomodative, inclusive & tolerant.

(Ex) Inclusion of tribals in both political & social arena.

(2) Persuasion

  • Politicians utilize persuasion to garner votes.
  • Societies must use it to prevent ills of child marriage.

(3) Interpersonal skills

  • Political leaders do mass campaigning.
  • Societies must communicate for exchange of ideas.

(Ex) PM Modi to bring together people through Mann ki Baat.

(4) Empathy & Compassion

  • Politicians must not prejudice lower casts or classes.
  • Societies should be cohesive, living in harmony.

(Ex) Tatas 'Athulya' initiative for tribal empowerment.

(5) Honesty & Integrity

  • Both politics & society must be based on uprightness & morals.

Close · a summary

(Ex) No treachery in any sphere of life, no corruption.

Such an attitude will provide roots to the soil of polity & society.

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