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Suyash DwivediAIR 94· 2022

Question 5GS2GS1

Social security should not only involve economic empowerment but also social empowerment. Discuss in the context of India.

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Introduction

Social security in its real terms means the ability to survive in a society which has both economic and social needs.

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Main Body

Social security in its real terms means the ability to survive in a society which has both economic & social needs.

Presently our focus has been on the economic aspects of social security such as pensions, insurance etc. But it is more than that.

Linkage B/W social security & its aspects:

better vitalitycalculationgeneration of benefits

Social empowermentSocial securitydynamic empowerment

Gender equalityEqual pay for equal workPension scheme
Caste discrimination

The social empowerment needs special emphasis as most of Indian states lack in the social indicators.

It is a connected loop.

Equal empowermentEconomic empowermentSocial security

eg -

1Basic Gender Family → Better jobs → Social life
2Literacy → Productivity

Thus these two economic factors together are necessary to achieve social security in India.

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Diagram

Circular diagram showing Social Security at center with branches to: social empowerment (leading to gender equality and caste discrimination), dynamic empowerment, generation of benefits, and calculation/vitality. Shows connections to equal pay for equal work and pension scheme.

  • Recognizes that social security extends beyond economic measures
  • Structured approach linking social empowerment components
  • Identifies key aspects: pensions, insurance, gender equality
  • Identifies connection between empowerment factors
  • Provides concrete examples linking education and gender to outcomes
  • Shows how India's social indicators lag behind

Topper

Suyash Dwivedi

AIR 942022

Subject & Paper

GS2GS1

Topic

Social Empowerment and Social Security

Social Security and Economic Empowerment

Linkage between social and economic security in India

Writing Stats

163

Total words

9

Paragraphs

Analytical and structured

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