GS4 · 20 marks · 250 words

What do you understand by dignity? Distinguish between human and social dignity? Identify the common dignity violations that one notices in government departments.

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025

Human ValuesDimensions of EthicsCivil Service Values

Syllabus: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships. Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

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The toppers’ answers

Anjali ThakurAIR 43 · 214 wordsTheir whole copy

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(B) options available/ + Examination)

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(B) options available/ + Examination)

(1) Take strict action against them.

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- merit - Set a right precedence - Deterrence to others to not compromise with work ethics - Demerit - Lack of empathy to not understand their issue - may cause guilt later for decision

(2) Deny to take Action

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- merit - Having Empathy - understanding them - Demerit - Against my own job security - Encouraging such Abusive work culture

(3) Talking to HQ of the situation

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- merit - eradicating the root cause for this - Demerit - Already ignored may deny again

Course of Action As in leadership role, I would take a modified & mixed stance of first and third option. i.e - will try to persuade HQ and also try to negotiate with staff → If not listened even after this then I'll have to take Action.

Justification ① As a leader, sometimes hard steps are needed to be taken. e.g > calling off Non cooperation by Gandhiji. ② Even after warning if they are not listening → they lack Emotional Intelligence and fortitude ③ Though they are in problem → In no case they should

compromise with the work ethics thus a tough stand is important.

② Dignity → refers to the value which is associated with humans or any other living thing (Animal) → Gives meaning to their existence.

Difference

Human dignitySocial dignity
→ caters to only individual (human)→ comprises all human + animal + living things
→ moral consideration as only some are involved→ ethical & universal consideration
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- Common violation that happens - Derogatory to the women - e.g. manipin video of naked women - Abuses by those protector - e.g. police again traumatizing the rape victim - Discrimination based on caste, class, gender etc.

Dignity is an essential component of Preamble and fundamental duty (51A) to preserve.

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Human dignitySocial dignity
→ caters to only individual (human)→ comprises all human + animal + living things
→ moral consideration as only some are involved→ ethical & universal consideration
Dignity is an essential component of Preamble and fundamental duty (51A) to preserve.

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