75 Days Mains Revision Plan 2024 – Social Justice
Q1. Manual scavenging is a grave human rights violation with significant societal repercussions. In this context, discuss the reasons for the persistence of manual scavenging in India and evaluate the measures taken by the government to address and eliminate this practice. (250 words)
Key Demand of the Question:
Examine the underlying causes for the persistence of manual scavenging in India and assess the effectiveness of government interventions aimed at eradicating this practice.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Define manual scavenging as a human rights violation. Provide data on its persistence.
Body:
First part: Reasons for Persistence:
Caste System, Economic Vulnerability, Inadequate Law Enforcement, Lack of Awareness, Technological Gaps, Social Acceptance
Second part: Government Measures
Legislative Framework, Rehabilitation Schemes, Swachh Bharat Mission, Skill Development Programs, Monitoring and Accountability
Third part: Evaluation of Measures
Partial Success: Implementation issues.
Challenges in Rehabilitation, Technological Intervention Needed, Inadequate Enforcement
Conclusion:
Highlight ongoing challenges and the need for comprehensive solutions.
Q2. Despite being a significant legal measure, the Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment Act, 2013 often falls short of its potential due to insufficient sensitisation among key stakeholders. Discuss (150 words)
Key Demand of the Question:
Analyze the reasons why the Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment Act, 2013 often falls short of its intended impact, particularly focusing on the issue of insufficient sensitisation among key stakeholders, and suggest measures to improve its effectiveness.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Briefly introduce the Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment Act, 2013.
Body:
First part: Key Provisions of the Act:
Define sexual harassment, Internal Complaints Committees (ICC), duties of employers and penalties for non-compliance.
Second part: Challenges Faced:
Insufficient Sensitisation, Inadequate Training, Cultural and Social Barriers, Lack of Reporting, Implementation Gaps:
Third part: Suggestions for Improvement
Comprehensive Training Programs, Awareness Campaigns, Strengthening ICCs, Enhancing penalties for non-compliance and ensuring swift justice, Support Systems:
Conclusion:
Emphasize the importance of sensitisation and proactive implementation to realise the Act’s full potential.
ETHICS
3Q. What are the factors influencing social influence. Explain the different means of social influence. [10M, 150words]
Key Demand of question: Explain the factors influencing social influence. Then explain the different means of social influence.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction: You can simply define social influence.
Body:
- First, explain what are the factors influencing social influence.
- Then explain different means of social influence.
Conclusion: Conclude by writing significance.
4Q. You are serving as a District Magistrate in a rural district where deeply entrenched social issues, such as child marriage, female infanticide, and dowry, are prevalent. One afternoon, a concerned college student, who is deeply committed to social justice, comes to you with an urgent issue. She reports that a family in her village is planning to marry off their 14-year-old daughter. Despite her best efforts to educate the family about the legal prohibitions and moral implications of child marriage, they remain resolute in their decision. Determined to intervene, you promptly travel to the village to assess the situation first hand. Upon arrival, you find that extensive preparations for the wedding are already underway. The ceremony is being organized with traditional pomp and ceremony, and it is evident that the event is well underway. In a meeting with the girl’s parents, you discover that they are uneducated and deeply entrenched in the traditional belief that girls should be married at a young age. They justify their decision by citing longstanding customs and express fear of severe social backlash if they delay the marriage. Additionally, they mention the economic strain of maintaining an unmarried daughter, which they believe will be alleviated by the marriage. The parents’ argument reveals a complex interplay of cultural norms, economic pressures, and a lack of awareness about the legal and social consequences of child marriage.
In the context of the given case study:
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- Identify the stakeholders and ethical issues involved in the case.
- How should you, as a District Magistrate, address the family’s concerns while upholding the law against child marriage?
- How would you ensure that similar incidents are prevented in the future?
Key Demand of the question: Identify the stakeholders, ethical issues, explain how to address family concern while upholding laws, and then explain how to ensure similar incident are prevented.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction: Start with the nuances of the case study.
Body:
The answer body must have the following aspects covered
- Identify the stakeholders and discuss the ethical issues in the case.
- Then, explain how to address family concern while upholding laws.
- Lastly, explain how to ensure similar incident are prevented.
Conclusion:
Briefly summarize the argument regarding the case study.
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