Topic : Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
2. Discuss the factors responsible for the growth of communalism and its impact on Indian society. (250 words)
Reference: InsightsonIndia
Why the question:
The question is based on the theme of communalism and its impact on Indian society.
Key Demand of the question:
Discuss the concept of communalism, factors responsible for the growth and its impact on our society.
Directive:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Communalism, in a broad sense means a strong attachment to one’s own community. In popular discourse in India, it is understood as an unhealthy attachment to one’s own religion.
Body:
Present the case of Communalism in India; Communalism as a political philosophy has its roots in the religious and cultural diversity of India. It has been used to create a divide, differences and tensions between the communities on the basis of religious and ethnic identity leading to communal hatred and violence.
Discuss the major factors that contributed towards the emergence and growth of communalism in modern India. Present the current situation.
Present measures to deal with Communalism.
Conclusion:
Conclude with both positive and negative impacts of communalism on our society.
