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Abhimanyu MalikAIR 60· 2023

Question Q.18GS2GS1

Why do traditions in our society impede change? To what extent can social legislation be instrumental against this? (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks

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Introduction

Traditions are part of long-term cultural practices of a group of people. Some of them are festivals, customs rituals. Although traditions help in maintaining social harmony and some are even deemed useful for many traditions often impede change.

38 words

Main Body

a) Caste system

occupational division of labour
endogamy
reduced social mobility

b) Dowry system in some communities

commodification of women
son preference

c) Patriarchy

lower status of women
domestic violence
crimes against women
wage gap, glass ceiling

d) Spiritual rituals

Caste examination by Pakhrit, Tallikatu
'Caste' tradition.

e) Different personal laws

complex judicio-legal system
women often disadvantaged

Social Legislation: Instrumental

1Abolition of untouchability
Dr. 14, PCR Act (1955) → instrumental in curbing untouchability norms.
2Hindu Succession Code Act
equality of inheritance and ownership to women
RJ to maintenance to women.
3Maternity Benefit Act
to enhance employability of women
child care.
4Anti-Dowry Act
curbing violence & give child fillings
5Domestic violence Act
protection of women.
6Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960
protection of animals.

Limitations of social legislation:

a) Traditional orientation of society

perpetuation of caste system, patriarchy, untouchability.

b) Unintended consequences

less performance for women employees due to maternity benefit Act.

c) Misuse

Domestic Violence Act, Dowry Act.

d) lack of awareness/reporting

POSHAT, 2013, Domestic Violence Act.

Way forward:

1value based education → inducing medium constitutional values
2effective implementation
3generating awareness about ethics and obit of legislations

d) spiritual rituals

Caste examination by Pakhrit, Tallikatu, 'Caste' tradition.

e) different personal laws

complex judicio-legal system
women often disadvantaged

Social Legislation: Instrumental

1Abolition of untouchability
Dr. 14, PCR Act (1955) → instrumental in curbing untouchability norms.
2Hindu Succession Code Act
equality of inheritance and ownership to women
RJ to maintenance to women.
3Maternity Benefit Act
to enhance employability of women
child care.
4Anti-Dowry Act
curbing violence & give child fillings
5Domestic violence Act
protection of women.
6Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960
protection of animals.

Limitations of social legislation:

a) Traditional orientation of society

perpetuation of caste system, patriarchy, untouchability.

b) Unintended consequences

less performance for women employees due to maternity benefit Act.

c) Misuse

Domestic Violence Act, Dowry Act.

d) lack of awareness/reporting

POSHAT, 2013, Domestic Violence Act.
374 words32 paragraphs40 bullet points
  • Comprehensive coverage of social evils like caste, dowry, and patriarchy
  • Provided specific legislation with evidence of effectiveness
  • Balanced view with discussion of limitations of legislation
  • Suggested way forward with value-based education and awareness
  • Detailed enumeration of specific acts with their implications
  • Identified unintended consequences of legislation
  • Discussed misuse of protective legislation
  • Connected awareness gaps to implementation challenges

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Topper

Abhimanyu Malik

AIR 602023

Subject & Paper

GS2GS1

Topic

Indian Society

Social Change and Traditions

Role of Legislation in Social Reform

Writing Stats

412

Total words

32

Paragraphs

40

Bullets

Systematic and point-based

Tone