Question Q.18GS1GS1
To what extent can social legislation be instrumental in bringing about traditions in our society impede change? To what extent can social legislation be instrumental in maintaining the society as it is? (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks
Main Body
India being an old civilization state has both traditions and modernity coexisting together, leading to frequent clashes. Thus to posted states quo, traditional impede change.
Tradition impeding change - reasons:
1Law change seen as too sudden? - eg filter is gelation
2Seen as breaking and destabilising Indian society. - eg - L&BTO gelation.
3Religions can disrupt our social institutions eg - interstate marriage designed cars.
4Breaks the dominance of the upper class and caste.
Thus to cancel the values said effect, tradition laws used to impede the change to maintain the society at it is
99 words2 paragraphs
- Identifies the tension between tradition and modernity
- Attempts to structure argument with reasons
- Mentions specific legislation (L&BTO - likely Law & Justice)
- References caste and class dimensions
Topper
Vishnu Sasikumar
AIR 312023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Social change and legislation
Role of traditions and laws in social transformation
Writing Stats
99
Total words
2
Paragraphs
analytical
Tone