Question Q20Comment on the role of group identity and communal cleavagesGS1GS1
Though important elements of group identity (religion and region) also run the risk of deepening communal cleavages. Comment. (15 marks, 250 words)
Introduction
Indian society is multiverses with lines cutting across group identites based on religion, region, laste, language, race etc.
18 words
Main Body
Important element of group identity:
1Religion - Promote sense of solidarity - Moral values outlined in religious texts - Social cohesion through festivals like Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas
2Region - Promote common identity - Shared similar concern, by & economic opportunity, by development (Vishakhapt. Viedhadev.)
Run the risks of Communal cleavages:
1Religion - Promote ghettization due to 'us vs them' identites - Prejudice and Stereotyping of others - Religious practices - Political mobilization - Sikh religious violence
2Region - Promote 'sons of soil' due to perceived economic threat - eg. Haryana reservation of? - Violence against immigrants - & instances in Pungab plannight againas Bihar & UP-western - Promote ethnic conflict - by eg. Manipur conflict-NE melting pot issues
(Run the Risks of Communal cleavages)
1Religion - Promote ghettization due to 'us vs them' identites - Prejudice and Stereotyping of others - Religious practices - Political mobilization - Sikh religious violence
2Region - Promote 'sons of soil' due to perceived economic threat - eg. Haryana reservation of? - Violence against immigrants - & instances in Pungab plannight againas Bihar & UP-western - Promote ethnic conflict - by eg. Manipur conflict-NE melting pot issues
1In line with vision of freedom fighter - by fundamental duty
2Realisation of economic potential - by trade, integration and commerce.
3Strengthening plural & Multiculturali ethics of India - by Vasudeva vashutakam, by Sarva Dharma Sambhav
4Empowerment of Women - by to increase improve agency and social inclusion.
5Social justice through Substance equality
Religion & Regional identity should be held by PG Salad Bowl! durn that shift then
272 words3 paragraphs
Diagram
Two-part diagram showing Religion and Region as group identity elements with arrows pointing to respective outcomes (solidarity/festivals and common identity vs. ghettization/conflict)
- Clear dual perspective on group identity
- Uses specific examples and case studies
- Distinguishes between positive and negative aspects of identity
- Provides diagram for clarity
Topper
Rishabh Choudhary
AIR 28
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Effects of Globalization on Indian society
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism
Communalism and Regionalism
Writing Stats
290
Total words
3
Paragraphs
analytical, balanced
Tone