Definition
Democracy is superior to any form of govt. in promoting individual dignity and freedom. Everyone wants respect from another, which often creates conflicts. The basis of democracy is passion for freedom and respect.
- But it is hard to give equal rights to the societies which were build on the basis of subordination and domination since long.
Dignity of Women
- For a long time, women have struggled for their social and political rights. This has created some respect and equal rights for them
- But in some instances, women are not treated equally.
- But once laws are made, women can fight for their rights on a legal basis.
vs Non-Democracies
- Women have no legal basis in such countries.
- The principle of individual freedom and dignity doesn’t exist in non-democracies.
Caste Inequalities
- Democracy in India has tried to eradicate any discrimination by providing any disadvantaged castes with equal rights and opportunities.
- But still in some instances, they are not given the proper treatment. But it is less frequent than in the old times.
- Recognition makes ordinary citizen value their democratic rights.
- Expectations from democracy is also a criteria for judging a democracy.
Examination of democracy never gets over
- As democracy passes one test, it produces another. That means, when people’s demands are fulfilled, they demand more, and this improves the democracy.
- People always have complains, and the people are complaining itself is an outcome of democracy.
- This shows that people are more aware and able to critically examine the work of their representatives.
- If people show dissatisfaction, it means that the democracy is successful. And it transforms people from ordinary to an informed citizen.
- People feel that their votes can make a difference.
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The basis of democracy is {{passion for freedom and respect}}
Democracy improves the dignity of women. Explain ?
- For a long time, women have struggled for their social and political rights. This has created some respect and equal rights for them
- But in some instances, women are not treated equally.
- But once laws are made, women can fight for their rights on a legal basis.
vs Non-Democracies
- Women have no legal basis in such countries.
- The principle of individual freedom and dignity doesn’t exist in non-democracies. Thus, democracy is the best form of govt.
Democracy has tried removing caste inequalities. Explain. ?
- Democracy in India has tried to eradicate any discrimination by providing any disadvantaged castes with equal rights and opportunities.
- But still in some instances, they are not given the proper treatment. But it is less frequent than in the old times.
- Recognition makes ordinary citizen value their democratic rights.
- Expectations from democracy is also a criteria for judging a democracy.
Why is it said that the examination of democracy never gets over? ?
- As democracy passes one test, it produces another. That means, when people’s demands are fulfilled, they demand more, and this improves the democracy.
- People always have complains, and the people are complaining itself is an outcome of democracy.
- This shows that people are more aware and able to critically examine the work of their representatives.
- If people show dissatisfaction, it means that the democracy is successful. And it transforms people from ordinary to an informed citizen.
- People feel that their votes can make a difference.