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Contents
FOUR CLASSES OF CASTE SYSTEM… 8
Social Issues
A Social Issue is a problem that influences many individuals within a society. A social issue has many categories in depth as well as in light. It’s a common problem we see happening in our society. A Social issue can be considered as a problem that influences many people and many peoples strive to solve the issue.
It is often the consequences of factors. Extending beyond an individual’s control, and is the source of a conflicting opinion. On the grounds of what is perceived as morally correct or incorrect personal life or Interpersonal Social life. Social issues are distinguished from economic issues; however, Some issues (such as immigration) have both Social and economic aspects. There are also issue that don’t fall into either category, such as warfare.
A distinct but related meaning of the term “social issue” refers to topics of national political interest, over which the public is deeply divided and which are the subject of intense partisan advocacy, debate and voting.
Examples include: Same Sex-marriage and abortion. In this case, “social issue” does not necessarily refer to an ill to be solved, but rather to a topic to be discussed.
In Rights of Man and common sense, Thomas Paine addresses individual’s duty to “allow the same rights to others as we allow ourselves”. The failure to do so caused the birth of a social issue.
India is facing a large number of Social issues such as caste system, poverty, child labour, illiteracy, gender inequality, superstitions, religious conflicts, and many more. It is high time to get relief of these undesirable social evils.
Caste System
Caste system is a system of defining class or assigning status to individuals from the time of birth. In India, the caste system is mainly profession based. India has been a victim of caste system since ages.
CAUSES OF CASTE SYSTEM
The main reason behind the growth of caste system in India is the assignment of caste based on job specialization. There were different types of jobs in the society which were done by the people based on their Capability. This division of job based on Specialization resulted into caste system.
FOUR CLASSES OF CASTE SYSTEM
1. THE BRAHMINS – the priestly class. They were
mainly engaged in religious and priestly activities. They were also appointed as advisors to the Kings.
2. JHE KSHATRIYAS – the warrior and ruler class. They were mainly engaged in warfare activities.
3.THE VAISHYAS-the trader class. They were. 2 mainly engaged in business, agriculture and trading activities.
4. THE SUDRAS– the lowest of the four traditional class engaged as domestic servants and. Labourers, etc..
NEGATIVE EFFECTS
Caste System has many effects such as: Encourages untouchability
- Promotes Inequality Undemocratic in nature.
- fake differentiation in superiority and inferiority
- Increases gap between upper and lower caste… people
SOLUTION
Education will help the people to become aware of the disadvantages of caste system. There is a need for widespread social change in favour of equality of human-beings. Caste system can be discouraged through Social education in rural areas.
There should be special classes at schools. That imparts value and moral education to the children..
Abolition of Reservation Policy Encouragement to Inter Caste Marriages
With better education and economic progress, people belonging to diverse caste get Opportunity to mix and work together.
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Poverty
Poverty refers to a situation when people’s basic needs are not fulfilled. When people doesn’t have the necessary food to eat or clothes to wear or shelter to stay then its Called poverty. Life becomes very difficult. for people with income is below the poverty Line (BPL).
CAUSES OF POVERTY
to poverty. People are poor because they are. illiterate, and they are illiterate because
People don’t get proper education which leads they cannot afford education. Suite racy and poverty stays side-by-side. They both are the Cause and effect of each other.
In case where the resources and opportunities are limited and the population is high, there arises a situation of joblessness which ultimately leads to poverty.
When a large number of people live in poverty, there is limited scope for the development of country’s economy.
Some natural and environmental problems.
Such as lack of rainfall, drought, etc. often
lead to poverty. There are many other
reasons also like caste system, unemployment, etc.
EFFECTS OF POVERTY
Poor people will always have to depend on others to survive. Low quality foods may leads to bad
Nutrition. Poor people have less liberty for the choice of profession. Poverty may affect the moral and self- esteem of people living in extreme hardship. Poverty also results in building stress which ultimately affects the relationship of people. The Low Standard of living prevails among poor people.
SOLUTIONS
Poverty can be checked by increasing job opportunities. It will decrease the rate. of unemployment which ultimately results. in decrease of poverty in economy. Government should take more steps
towards charity, trusts and have some transparency while spending money in those social institutions.
There is a need for initiatives of paid Leave to the workers.
Child Labour
Child Labour is a system of involving children in any economic activity. Children at the age of playing engage themselves into economic activity for their family. Child Labour can be seen throughout the country in a wide way.
CAUSES OF CHILD LABOUR
The major causes of child Labour in India are:
- Unemployment
- Poverty
- Illiteracy
- Low standard of living
If the above problems can be resolved from the Indian society, then the country will have less social issues.
Due to unemployment of the parents, children do not get proper education and are forced to get involved in child labour, Educated people are less likely to engage their child as child labours. In general, educated people want to keep up a certain level of standard and live a respectable
life. On the contrary, poor and illiterate people are not even aware of the evil. effects of child Labour.
EFFECTS OF CHILD LABOUR
- Child Labour is an inhuman practice. The mental growth of the children engaged in Child Labour is checked.
- Children get less time and opportunity to go to school. They are deprived from education which makes them illiterate.
- Child Labour obstructs personal growth. The standard of living of people remains low.
- Child Labour destroys their childhood.
SOLUTION TO CHILD LABOUR
- Imparting education and knowledge to children.
- If incomes of the parents can be increased then it is possible for the children’s to get. education.
- Government will have to take more steps. towards proper enforcement of Labour Laws.
- People who are employed and are above the poverty line should take steps towards replacing child workers with adult workers. It will benefit not only the society, but the country at large.
Dowry System
Dowry is one of the most evil practices that are prevalent in the Indian society. Dowry system is actually the transfer of money, property and other valuable assets of bride’s family to the groom’s family on the eve of marriage.
CAUSES OF DOWRY SYSTEM
There are several reasons of prevailing
Dowry system in the society like:
- Tradition of asking for dowry at the of marriage time
- the greed among the family of groom for quick and easy money.
- People also ask for dowry for maintaining status
DISADVANTAGES
The major disadvantages of Dowry system
in the society is:
- The bride’s family who generally belong to middle and low-class has to face the bitter-Side of it. Bride’s family spend Lavishly during the marriage. Because of this social evil, some families lose huge money.
- Parents often take loan for their daughter’s. marriage.
- In many cases, by watching the poor situation of their parents, bride becomes mentally affected.
- Sometimes, the mental torture due to dowry leads to suicidal tendencies.
- Many cases of dowry deaths have been seen in past years.
- Emotional torture and divorce are other evil effects of dowry system.
SOLUTION
The solution to stop the practice of this evil system is in our hands only.
- People should stop discrimination between a boy and a girl.
- Girls should also be allowed to have their education and proper knowledge.
- Awareness must be created and for these people with the help of media.
- Last, but not the least, parents should Change the thoughts of dowry from their mind and children should stand against their family for doing this.
Conclusion
There are many social issues that affects our world day in and day out. Many individuals see these dilemmas very differently offering up various solutions to fix them and even various proposals as to why they occur. However, because of the unpredictability in the frequency and method of these social issues, they cannot be eradicated and therefore they must try to simply be contained.
There are many different views and opinions on different prominent issues and because of that, often, no one can be “right or wrong”. The only way to improve these situations, Let alone sole them. Only way to keep trying and to keep listening to what everyone, not just the one who agrees with you, have to say.
In such a case, it may be concluded that Social issues are problems which affect. se individuals life. In our lives, social issues. exist in all forms, in all societies. Thus, it cannot be eliminated, to only approach can be, solve most of them as much as possible.
Bibliography
I would like to mention some sources. which proven to be helpful in making this project. Some of them are as follows:-
www.wikipedia.com.
https://mmk, world/social-issues-india- causes-effects- solutions_ pinterest
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what is social issues class 10
A Social Issue is a problem that influences many individuals within a society. A social issue has many categories in depth as well as in light. It’s a common problem we see happening in our society. A Social issue can be considered as a problem that influences many people and many peoples strive to solve the issue.