Question Q.8Discuss the social impactGS1GS1
Unemployment is not just an economic challenge, but a social one with far-reaching consequences. In this context, discuss the social impact of unemployment in the country.
Introduction
Unemployment in India is at 4.2% as per PLFS data.
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Main Body
Unemployment as economic challenge:
1Lower agricultural productivity → disguised unemployment.
2Slow Manufacturing growth → unable to absorb labour supply.
3Service Sector: filers growth and inelastic employment.
Unemployment as Social challenge:
poor female participation
informalization
huge labour surplus
Social Impact of Unemployment:
1Leads to rising crime in the society.
Continuation of Social Impact of Unemployment:
2Issues of Alcoholism: prevalent in unemployed groups → addictive.
3Damages social capital and lowers social trust.
4Increase vulnerabilities to negative groups such as Terrorism, extremism, vandalism, etc.
5Increases domestic violence against women and children.
6Harms the demographic dividend -formed [possibly 'dividend-formative'] social [tansay - unclear].
7Increase competition at between groups for limited job opportunities.
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Conclusion
Thus, while keeping in mind the economic factors, governance must also focus on the social aspect of unemployment.
18 words
- Opens with concrete data (4.2% PLFS)
- Distinguishes between economic and social dimensions
- Links to multiple sectors (agriculture, manufacturing, services)
- Identifies gender dimension (female participation)
- Connects unemployment to crime
Topper
Gaurav Chopra
AIR 83
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues
Social impact of unemployment
Writing Stats
149
Total words
13
Paragraphs
analytical and systematic
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