Question Q8GS1GS1
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. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Introduction
Unemployment refers to lack of sustainable employment in the working age population (15-59) of the country (currently 3.2%).
18 words
Main Body
Social impact of unemployment
1Poverty: Unemployment leads to poor standard of living (currently 11.28% as per NITI's HDI)
2Low investment in education → vicious cycle
3Poor health indicators: High O.P expenditure in country (47%).
4Malnutrition (Hidden hunger): due to lack of accessible nutritious food.
5Disproportionate effect on marginalized sections
[eg] Women, Old age mess affected
6Increasing social crimes:
[eg] Crimes increased during pandemic induced unemployment.
7Raising social tensions: easy tool for misuse [eg] Kashmir militancy.
Ways ahead:
Investment in skilling
Apprenticeship schemes
CSR funds for asset building
97 words9 paragraphs
- clear structural approach with economic and social impacts
- uses current statistics (3.2%, 11.28%, 47%)
- specific contemporary examples (Kashmir, pandemic)
- includes solutions-oriented approach (skilling, apprenticeships, CSR)
- addresses vulnerable groups
Topper
Nischal Jain
AIR 119
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Role of Women and Women's Organization, Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues
Poverty and Developmental issues
Social impact of unemployment
Writing Stats
115
Total words
9
Paragraphs
analytical and socio-economic
Tone