Question 6GS1GS1

Why do traditions in our society impede change? To what extent can social legislation be instrumental against old customary practices?

Introduction

Traditions bound in family, culture, society, religion, education etc. are a significant influence on our path to progress.

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Main Body

Why Traditions act as impediment to change

1Orthodox justifications => a sense of preservation of traditions as a way to resist change.

Eg: Patriarchy => often justified by preservation of family life.

2Ancient texts, especially literary sources => source of resistance to change as they perceive to have religious sanctity.

Eg: Manusmriti, Ramayana etc.

3Status quoist attitude of older generations => inability to give up power.

Social Legislations

They can be an effective weapon against old customs:

1Provide statutory backing against practice of discriminatory customs.

Eg: Abolition of Sati Act => statutory protection against sati.

2Legal penalisation incentives => threat of legal repurcusions.

Eg: 498A of IPC & Dowry Prohibition Act, 1960.

3It spreads awareness regarding the practice of old customs.

Eg: Protection of Civil Rights Act =>

against caste system.

4Constitutional protection and recognition adds gravity to the problem.

Eg: constitutionalisation of NCST, NCSC, NCBC etc.

Challenges/Limitations

1Does not remove social biases, entrenched in attitude.

Eg: Manual scavengers => as per MOSJE, 43000/45000 are SC.

2Flagrant violations and lack of speedy justice.

Eg: Death of dalit school boy in Rajasthan.

3Legal loopholes and lack of quick grievance redressal.

Eg: 18000 complaints pending with NCSC.

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Conclusion

Therefore, social legislations are critical but needs to be accompanied with attitudinal changes.

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Topper

Ritika Chitlangia

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Indian Society

Miscellaneous

Social change and legislation

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236

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