Promoting Social Justice

6.2.1 Promoting Social Justice

Description

Quick Overview

The section discusses how marginalized groups in India employ constitutional rights and government policies to combat discrimination and promote social justice.

Standard

This section elaborates on the struggles of marginalized communities, such as Dalits and Adivasis, to assert their constitutional rights, the role of the Indian Constitution in providing protection against discrimination, and various policies implemented by the government that aim to facilitate social justice and development.

Detailed

In this section, we explore how marginalized groups in India, including Dalits and Adivasis, engage in struggles for equality and justice by invoking their Fundamental Rights as enshrined in the Indian Constitution. These rights empower them to demand recognition and action against injustices faced in societal settings. The section highlights significant articles, such as Article 17 (the abolition of untouchability) and Article 15 (prohibition of discrimination), which support the legal framework for equality. Furthermore, it discusses the legislative measures, like the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, and various government schemes aimed at improving access to education and employment for marginalized communities. Through illustrated case studies like that of Rathnam, the section demonstrates the real-life applications of these laws and policies, underscoring the continuous struggle against entrenched social hierarchies.

Key Concepts

  • Fundamental Rights: Basic rights granted by the Constitution to all citizens.

  • Untouchability: A caste-based practice that was abolished by law.

  • Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act: Legislation aimed at protecting marginalized communities.

  • Social Justice: Efforts to achieve equality and dignity for all individuals, especially minorities.

Memory Aids

🎵 Rhymes Time

  • When rights are sought, don't despair, / Use the law, it's always there.

📖 Fascinating Stories

  • Once there was a youth named Rathnam who bravely refused to follow unjust caste rituals, inspiring others to fight for their dignity.

🧠 Other Memory Gems

  • Remember 'JUSTICE' for policies that uplift; Just Utilization of Schemes To Ensure Equality.

🎯 Super Acronyms

EQUAL

  • Every Question Underlines All Liberties.

Examples

  • The case of Rathnam refusing to perform a caste-based ritual illustrates the active resistance against untouchability.

  • Government schemes like scholarships for Dalit students empower marginalized communities.

Glossary of Terms

  • Term: Marginalized

    Definition:

    Groups that are pushed to the edges of society due to discrimination.

  • Term: Untouchability

    Definition:

    A practice that segregates certain groups based on caste, now abolished in India.

  • Term: Adivasis

    Definition:

    Indigenous tribes in India often facing social and economic discrimination.

  • Term: Ostracise

    Definition:

    To exclude an individual or group from a community or society.

  • Term: Atrocities

    Definition:

    Grave violations of rights and dignity, particularly against marginalized communities.