Question 4GS2GS2
The changed nature of civil society due to its professionalization has helped in deepening of democracy but at the cost of participation and accountability. Discuss.
Main Body
The United Nations defined civil society as the group of people just sharing similar views and ideology who come together to promote their interest. [Eg] - NGOs, like Pirapalay.
Professionalization of civil societymore organized, registered, have a body of personnel working for it.
Civil society professionalism has helped deepen democracy
1Taking up the issues remaining unaddressed. [Eg] - Displacement of tribal section 295A of IPC.
Civil society professionalism has helped deepen democracy. However, civil society professionalism has dented deep democracy.
in Palavaram dam Project.
2Discussing issues ignored by political class. [Eg] - National role.
3Increase political & social awareness. [Eg] - ADS action on criminalization of politics.
4Bringing out corruption. [Eg] - Through RTI, Hawkni, this came at cost of participation and accountability :
1Do not submit their records for auditing. [Eg] - as per JR report.
2Narrowed - based with only educated people, exclusion Layman, unequal participation.
3Bringing a new front of NGO - NSA Shift, Penal, being manipulated by foreign power. Thus, a transparent civil society can empower the society, however a manipulated civil society have at a threat.
190 words4 paragraphs
Diagram
Diagram showing professionalization of civil society with branches for: more organized, registered, body of personnel working for it
Topper
ANUPRIYA RAI
AIR 2582025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Development Processes - Role of NGOs, SHGs, Donors, and other Stakeholders
Civil Society Organizations
Role and Impact of Professionalized Civil Society
Writing Stats
190
Total words
4
Paragraphs
formal_analytical
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