Family, Society and Education

Discuss the role of family in inculcating values in your life. What modifications would you like to make in such values while passing it on to your children?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018

Family, Society and EducationHuman Values

“It is very difficult to find a man in this world who is always pure in all respects. It is only on account of fear or punishment that an individual behaves properly and is kept within bounds.” i. Do you think that you are pure in all respects? Describe with examples. ii. Other than fear or punishment, is there any other way through which behavior of an individual can be shaped or kept within bounds?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper

Dimensions of EthicsFamily, Society and Education

Reasons for continued discrimination against transgenders in India

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024

Empathy and CompassionFamily, Society and Education

Ramesh has been brought up in a joint family and is very attached to his parents. As the only son to his parents he takes care of them and their needs. But his parents are staunch believers in God and religious tenets. Their spirituality has been a guiding light for them throughout their lives. Ramesh is a rational person and doesn't agree with some of his parents' superstitious beliefs. He is married and has young kids whose worldview is getting shaped. He is concerned that any association of kids with the superstitious beliefs would hamper their upbringing but is also fearful that any confrontation with his parents regarding their regressive beliefs will hamper his relationship with his parents. a. How joint families consisting of grandparents play a vital role in the development of children? b. In this scenario, what steps should Ramesh take to ensure healthy development of his kids?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024

Family, Society and EducationHuman Values

Education is much beyond acquiring information and skills. It goes deep into the domain of ingraining values. Discuss with suitable examples.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024

Family, Society and EducationHuman Values

Human values and Ethics define the qualities of a person, organization, or society at large. Practitioners of values and ethics learn these lessons through self-initiated endeavors, through the life experience that is the greatest laboratory of learning, and through the educational institutions that they attend. Discuss with illustration. [10M]

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024

Human ValuesFamily, Society and Education

Family plays a prominent role in the value development of an individual. Elucidate. Also, examine the impact of the changing nature of families on children's moral development.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper

Family, Society and EducationHuman Values

The steady decline in sex ratio suggests that marked improvement in the economy and literacy rates do not seem to have had any impact on this index. In fact, the availability of new technology and its easy access for the urban, wealthy and educated have worsened the trend and harmed the status of women in Indian society. (a) Explain why the phenomenon should not be simply viewed as a medical or legal issue and more attention should be given to the ethical issues involved. (b) Give some suggestions to tackle the problem of declining sex ratio. (c) Discuss the ethical dilemma involved in Right to abortion vs. Prevention of female foeticide. How can this be resolved?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020

Dimensions of EthicsHuman Values

Akhilesh is a young 22-year-old man living in Utsav Nagar, who is preparing for the prestigious Civil Service Examinations, conducted by UPSC. Akhilesh is the younger of the two siblings in the home. The elder sister of Akhilesh, Sarita, is an economic graduate and works as a teacher. Akhilesh and Sarita are from a family of modest means. Their father is a retired government employee and mother is a house wife. Sarita and Akhilesh contribute to the household income by giving tuitions to the children. Recently, Sarita's marriage has been finalized by her parents. Everyone in the family is happy about the prospects of Sarita's marriage. However, the groom's family has expressed their wish for a car and furniture as gifts for the groom. Sarita's father agreed to their demands happily as he did not want to break the prospective alliance. It was also the dream of Sarita's father to wed her daughter in a grand manner. During a dinner conversation at home, he tells his family members that he has decided to sell off their ancestral land in order to arrange for the wedding. Akhilesh and Sarita are well aware that the family has limited means, and a lavish wedding, in addition to the gifts, may further aggravate the already strained financial condition of the family. Akhilesh, in the course of his preparation, has studied about the menace of dowry in the society. He knows that making a demand for dowry, in any form, is illegal and a punishable offence. After consulting his sister, Akhilesh decides to talk to his father. However, when Akhilesh presents his concerns to his father, he gets surprised by his reply. Akhilesh's father tells him that dowry is a social norm and as a member of the society they are duty bound to accept the demands of the groom's family. He also tells Akhilesh that marriage ceremony is a matter of social prestige for the whole family. A lavish wedding will not only appease the groom's family but also increase the social status of their own family. Further, his father tells him that it is out of his own love and volition that he has agreed to the gifts. He also explained to Akhilesh that the car, furniture etc.. will be used by Sarita at her in-law's place. Akhilesh could not argue with his father, even though he was not in agreement with his father's view. He and Sarita are well aware that the family has limited means, and a lavish wedding, without due concern for family's finances, is illogical. a) What are the various ethical issues involved in the above case study? b) You are a close friend of Akhilesh. What advice will you give, in this situation, to Akhilesh in order to convince his father to abstain from giving dowry and organising a lavish wedding?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024

Ethics in Private and Public LifeFamily, Society and Education

What do each of the following quotations mean to you in the present context? a) "The highest result of education is tolerance" - Helen Keller.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024

Human ValuesFamily, Society and Education

What factors do you think are responsible for increasing involvement of juveniles in crimes? How can social influence and Persuasion help them to secure a better future?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018

Social Influence and PersuasionFamily, Society and Education

'An ideal educational institution should balance between values and contents.' In your opinion, what measures can move education beyond mere content learning.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024

Family, Society and EducationHuman Values

Reasons behind apathy of people towards issues like waste disposal affecting the larger interests of the society?

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021

Family, Society and EducationHuman Values

Talk of empowerment of women when all institutions run by ideology of patriarchy discriminate against women on various grounds.

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017

Ethics in Private and Public LifeFamily, Society and Education

Values and attitude are important components of social capital. Explain with examples how they contribute to building social capital.

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025

Human ValuesAttitude

"Academic freedom is the bedrock of scholarly inquiry and intellectual progress." Examine the ethical issues that arise when educational institutions yield to political, social, or economic pressures and compromise academic freedom.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017

Family, Society and EducationDimensions of Ethics

Analyse the role played by family and educational institutions in development of one's character.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020

Family, Society and EducationHuman Values

Today, homosexuality and queer identities may be acceptable to more Indians than ever before, but within the boundaries of family, home and school, acceptance of their sexuality and freedom to openly express their gender choices still remain a constant struggle for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) people. While LGBTQ voices heard through several online and real-world platforms form an important part of LGBTQ activism, these expose only a small part of the diverse challenges faced by the community. In light of this situation: (a) Explain the ways in which discrimination against LGBTQs creates problems for them in different aspects of life. (b) What attitudinal changes are necessary to adopt a more humane approach towards this group for their betterment and assimilation in the society?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020

Dimensions of EthicsFamily, Society and Education

Colleges and schools are a microcosm of the real world. Elaborate as to how these are instrumental in character-building. Also suggest certain measures through which these institutions can play a greater role in the current scenario.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014

Family, Society and EducationHuman Values

Educational institutions are pivotal in instilling ethical values in students by integrating moral education with academic learning. Discuss.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024

Family, Society and EducationHuman Values

Various studies have found out that cases of depression and mental illness have increased exponentially in the recent past. Also, in the age group of 15-30 years, this problem is further pronounced. Furthermore, the rising trend of suicides in this age group has been attributed to depression. Given the situation, answer the following questions: (a) Present an ethical critique of the prevalent societal attitude towards mental illness. (b) Given the magnitude of the problem among younger generation/young adults, analyse the role of the following: i. Parenting ii. Social Media iii. Video Games

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019

Human ValuesFamily, Society and Education

Privileges and principles are two sides of the same coin. One is essentially accompanied by the other. In modern individualistic society, people often value their privilege more than the principles. This degenerates the society and is not conducive for its development.

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017

Human ValuesFamily, Society and Education

(1) Intellectual integrity refers to standing up for what one believes is right i.e. staying true to intellect & fostering critical thinking & questioning. Role of intellectual integrity in administrative decision making (1) Taking decisions based on objectivity & evidence & not mere populism. Eg → fund allocation on housing vs sanitation scheme (2) Providing honest opinions/expertise to public representatives. Eg → socio-economic aspects of a scheme (3) Question existing stereotypes & encourage critical thinking & creativity. (2) Citizen Charter is the written commitment given by a public institution to citizens setting standards for quality service delivery. Eg LIC charter gives benchmark for claim settlements. Role of Citizen Charter (CC) in good governance (1) Ensures accountability of service provider. Eg IRCTC charter on who to reach out for a service. (2) Grievance redressal mechanism for improved services. Eg Public Banks give contact no. to complaint. (3) Provides feedback to organisations for improvement. Eg high complaints require process reengineering. (4) Citizen participation as now they can demand service standards. Civil servant must conduct pilot studies, awareness drives and robust grievance redressal mechanisms (IARC) for best utilization of CC. (3) While family acts as first informal institution, school & education system act as first formal system for value inculcation. Comparison/ similarities in their roles (1) Both teach values of discipline & hardwork (Eg: Jijabai taught shivaji; Aristotle taught value of discipline to Alexander). (2) Both provide role models (Eg: Gokhale for Gandhiji; gandhiji's mother's sacrifice). (3) Both use operant conditioning (parents reward/punish, schools also do the same). Contrast/ difference in their roles: Family: Essence of love, values taught are sacrifice & selflessness. Educational institutions: Essence of public place, values taught innovation, learning, curiosity. (4) Tolerance entails respect & appreciation for those who're different from us. Importance of tolerance for governance: (1) Ensures peace between communities reducing need for police control mechanisms (Eg: peace committees set up in Nuh, Haryana). (2) Coming together of diverse ideas → growth & development (Eg: 'melting pot' in America). (3) Reduced expenditure in maintaining law & order → more on public welfare (Eg: peace in Japan post world war, raised prosperity). (4) Citizens, especially most vulnerable like women from minorities can participate more in governance. (5) Public servants carry huge responsibility of public welfare, which requires ethical conduct in both public & private lives. (6) Conscience is the inner voice of a person. It is an intellectual decision making process with respect to morality of a situation. (7) Empathy helps to experience emotions of others in oneself. (8) Rising inequality between rich & poor nations in economy, wealth etc. has significant implications. (9) IPCC report highlights that the global temperature has increased by 1.1°C since pre industrial times. (10) Impartiality & neutrality are two core virtues of a civil servant. (11) Bhagavad Gita offers valuable lessons in navigating ethical dilemmas. (12) The above case highlights the requirement of sensitive, urgent and compassionate approach on part of District Collector. (13) The above case study on women empowerment shows the issue of entrenched patriarchy. (14) A comprehensive national AI policy framework must entail the following. (15) The above case highlights poor case of corporate governance. (16) Ethical issues in administration.

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024

Human ValuesFamily, Society and Education

Recently, the government has proposed a bill to increase the age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years. It has been argued that it will help women improve their nutritional status, lower maternal mortality rate and improve the overall health status of women. However, some critics have stated that the proposed law would be counterproductive to women's cause and the desired objectives will not be met. In this context, answer the following questions: (a) What effect will an increase in the age of marriage have on women in India? (b) Can legislation be used as an effective tool for social change? (c) Discuss other agents that can be used for social change in this context.

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025

Family, Society and EducationLaw and Morality

Gandhiji equated cleanliness to godliness. Unfortunately in the land of Gandhi, we find urban areas to be unclean & dirty despite dedicated schemes like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Competition is often blamed for instigating cheating and unethical behaviour. I do not think the blame is justified.

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017

Human ValuesFamily, Society and Education

If parents are not ready, then even if one forces them to have the child, they won't be able to give him/her the future it deserves

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018

Family, Society and EducationDimensions of Ethics

In the era of digital education, the crisis of virtual colonialism is often regarded as challenge to notion of vocational training as comprehensive solution for value based education.

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023

Family, Society and EducationTechnology and Ethics

What are the consequences of ‘rote learning’ on the educational development of young students in the country? (b) Suggest measures that can be taken to address this issue.

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024

Family, Society and EducationHuman Values

What do each of these quotations convey to you in the present context? a) "When learning is purposeful, creativity blossoms. When creativity blossoms, thinking emanates. When thinking emanates, knowledge is fully lit. When knowledge is lit, the economy flourishes."- Abdul Kalam.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017

Human ValuesFamily, Society and Education

Discuss how social, cultural and religious factors act as determinants of ethics.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper

Dimensions of EthicsFamily, Society and Education