GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

It does not take long for conflict to turn violent when deep seeded prejudices and discriminatory attitudes are not addressed. Discuss in the context of communal and caste-based violence in India. What role should the state play in this context?

Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2018–2019

AttitudeSocial Influence and PersuasionEmpathy and CompassionCivil Service ValuesHuman Values

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

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The toppers’ answers

Akshat JainAIR 2 · CSE 2018 · 117 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening

The Indian society has been plagued by prejudices and discriminatory attitudes like -

Body · points

  1. Intolerance towards other beliefs, way of life e.g. Towards tribals
  2. Religious fragmentation e.g. Hindu-Muslim issues
  3. Casteism and untouchability

Close · a way forward

This has led to incidents like Dadri lynching, communal holocaust (partition), caste-based politics etc

The state should not remain elusive to such issues. Neither

should it encroach upon the freedom of the minorities in the name of majoritarianism.

It must provide a conducive legal, socio-economic and political environment that protects the rights, dignity and freedom of all, especially the weaker sections.

It is also the duty of responsible and educated citizens to protect fellow citizens, and promote a culture of tolerance and respect.

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