Page-2 of GS-I: Social Empowerment Communalism Regionalism Secularism

Explaining the concept of secularism, discuss how Indian secularism differs from the West.

Secularism is the concept that demarcates the separation of state and public matters from religion is a personal affair of citizens. Western model of secularism and religion: Rigid state-religion separation. No scope of state led to religious reform. Addresses only ..

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Delineate the relationship between social mobility and equality. Highlight the impediments in ensuring it.

Social mobility refers to the ability of people to improve their social status assigned to them at birth through their conduct and achievements in life. E.g. A poor man lifting his social status by clearing UPSC exam and becoming an ..

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While on one hand the Indian society is mimicking the west, on the other there are attempts to revive the conservative traditional outlook. Comment.

The liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation reforms of 1991 led to a massive change in the Indian economy. Indian society was also affected and become more modern and inspirational. Aspiration to mimic west: Great emphasis is placed on English proficiency. There ..

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Despite increasing urbanisation in India, the caste-based discrimination has not been annihilated rather it has manifested in different ways. Discuss with examples.

Caste is a hierarchical system, where an individual is assigned a status at birth. This results in people being graded as ‘high’ and ‘low’. Urbanization has weakened the bonds of caste. Yet it is prevalent in urban areas in following ..

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Discuss how the taboos and myths surrounding menstruation in India have been detrimental for women in many aspects of socio-cultural life. Suggest measures to combat them.

Menstruation is a part of life for girls and women aged approximately between 15 to 50 years. Due to regressive cultural practices, it has contributed to exclusion of women in many ways: Restrictions on mobility as women are sometimes forcibly ..

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The reasons behind violation of sexual and reproductive rights of women are often deeply engrained in societal values and traditions. Comment.

Woman’s sexual and reproductive health and rights are often neglected to secondary positions in Indian traditional values. Reasons: Taboos on decision on menstrual hygiene and superstitions associated with it. Early marriage and child marriage leading to childbirth occurring when girl ..

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