Topic: Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
Q2. The crisis of contemporary society lies not only in inequality but in the misrecognition of inequality. Assess the structural factors responsible for such misrecognition. Outline measures for building a more just and inclusive social order. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: IE
Why the question
Contemporary debates on inequality are shifting from visible deprivation to deeper issues of recognition, especially in light of evolving caste, gender, and social justice discourses.Key Demand of the question
The question requires examining the idea that inequality persists due to its misrecognition, identifying structural causes behind such misrecognition, and outlining broad measures to build a more inclusive social order.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly introduce inequality as both a material and perceptual issue, highlighting the gap between lived realities and institutional recognition.Body
- Nature of misrecognition: Explain how inequality is often misunderstood, invisibilised, or misclassified in society.
- Structural causes: Analyse institutional, socio-cultural, and data-related factors leading to such misrecognition.
- Measures for inclusivity: Suggest broad approaches focusing on outcome-based frameworks, better recognition, and social transformation.
Conclusion
End with a forward-looking statement emphasising alignment between social realities and justice frameworks.
