Question Q.18GS2GS1
Why do traditions in our society impede change? To what extent can social legislation be instrumental against this? (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks
Introduction
Traditions are part of long-term cultural practices of a group of people. Some of them are festivals, customs rituals. Although traditions help in maintaining social harmony and some are even deemed useful for many traditions often impede change.
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Main Body
a) Caste system
occupational division of labour
endogamy
reduced social mobility
b) Dowry system in some communities
commodification of women
son preference
c) Patriarchy
lower status of women
domestic violence
crimes against women
wage gap, glass ceiling
d) Spiritual rituals
Caste examination by Pakhrit, Tallikatu
'Caste' tradition.
e) Different personal laws
complex judicio-legal system
women often disadvantaged
Social Legislation: Instrumental
1Abolition of untouchability
Dr. 14, PCR Act (1955) → instrumental in curbing untouchability norms.
2Hindu Succession Code Act
equality of inheritance and ownership to women
RJ to maintenance to women.
3Maternity Benefit Act
to enhance employability of women
child care.
4Anti-Dowry Act
curbing violence & give child fillings
5Domestic violence Act
protection of women.
6Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960
protection of animals.
Limitations of social legislation:
a) Traditional orientation of society
perpetuation of caste system, patriarchy, untouchability.
b) Unintended consequences
less performance for women employees due to maternity benefit Act.
c) Misuse
Domestic Violence Act, Dowry Act.
d) lack of awareness/reporting
POSHAT, 2013, Domestic Violence Act.
Way forward:
1value based education → inducing medium constitutional values
2effective implementation
3generating awareness about ethics and obit of legislations
d) spiritual rituals
Caste examination by Pakhrit, Tallikatu, 'Caste' tradition.
e) different personal laws
complex judicio-legal system
women often disadvantaged
Social Legislation: Instrumental
1Abolition of untouchability
Dr. 14, PCR Act (1955) → instrumental in curbing untouchability norms.
2Hindu Succession Code Act
equality of inheritance and ownership to women
RJ to maintenance to women.
3Maternity Benefit Act
to enhance employability of women
child care.
4Anti-Dowry Act
curbing violence & give child fillings
5Domestic violence Act
protection of women.
6Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960
protection of animals.
Limitations of social legislation:
a) Traditional orientation of society
perpetuation of caste system, patriarchy, untouchability.
b) Unintended consequences
less performance for women employees due to maternity benefit Act.
c) Misuse
Domestic Violence Act, Dowry Act.
d) lack of awareness/reporting
POSHAT, 2013, Domestic Violence Act.
— Abhimanyu Malik · AIR 60
374 words32 paragraphs40 bullet points
- Comprehensive coverage of social evils like caste, dowry, and patriarchy
- Provided specific legislation with evidence of effectiveness
- Balanced view with discussion of limitations of legislation
- Suggested way forward with value-based education and awareness
- Detailed enumeration of specific acts with their implications
- Identified unintended consequences of legislation
- Discussed misuse of protective legislation
- Connected awareness gaps to implementation challenges
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Topper
Abhimanyu Malik
AIR 602023
Subject & Paper
GS2GS1
Topic
Indian Society
Social Change and Traditions
Role of Legislation in Social Reform
Writing Stats
412
Total words
32
Paragraphs
40
Bullets
Systematic and point-based
Tone