Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
1. For a culturally diverse country like India, in the name of celebrating tradition and protection of cultural values only leads to the majority/powerful being dominant and aggressive towards the weak. Critically analyse (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
Caste and gender are the deepest social cleavages in our society. The intersection of these two social identities plays havoc with the lives of adolescents/young adults in Indian schools and colleges.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about how differences and diversity and inclusivity coexist in and how tradition is imposed.
Directive word:
Critically analyze – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a balanced judgment on the topic.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context regarding various attributes of diversity.
Body:
First, mention the various cultural narratives which bring out sharp distinctions in prejudices. Throw light on homogenous tendencies which ignore diversity. Substantiate with examples.
Next, write about how despite the above shortcomings how inclusion and diversity exist as cornerstones of Indian society. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward to achieve inclusivity by overcoming political differences.
