Science and Liberal Arts II: Perspectives On Indian Society
Science and Liberal Arts II: Perspectives On Indian Society
Aditya Mukherjee
Anamika Dohare
Anirudh Garg
Ankit Kaushal
Archana Sharma
Ching Biak
Deeksha Sharma
Deepak Jangid
Gauri Jaiman
Khushboo Gurjar
Lakshay Mahawar
Nayanthara P
Nish Chauhan
Sakshi Kumari
Stevina Jacob
Vanshita Narwal
Yash Sanhotra
“ Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is perspective, not the truth.
-Marcus Aurelius (26 April 121 – 17 March 180 CE)
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Opinion is what one has decided about
something. Perspective is what influences
one’s choices and opinions. One may say;
opinion are the ideas expressed by a person,
whereas, perspective is the point of view from
which they view a situation.
Indian society has moved from ancient civilisation to medieval feudal monarchy to modern democratic society. Each
stages of social transformation has brought its unique and newness in the society in the form of culture and value
changes.
India is a multi-ethnic society. It is rightfully defined by its unity and richness. A tremendous fusion of cultures, faiths, and
languages of individuals from various castes and ethnicities has maintained its unity and solidarity. This synthesis has
culminated in India becoming a one-of-a-kind cultural kaleidoscope.
In India, family is the basic unit of a society. It determines the status of the individual rather than the individual themself.
Marriage provides the sanction to the couple to engage in physical relationship, legitimizing procreation.. Even now, the
society in most parts of India is patriarchal and patrilineal in terms of authority and inheritance of property within the
family.The new India, however, is witnessing the emergence of same-sex couples (LGBTQ+ relationships), cohabitation
or live-in relations, single-parent households, a large chunk of divorced living alone or with their children.
Since the time of independence, our government has been aware of the importance of education, and to enhance it
as well as the society, have arranged lots of education commissions from time to time. The old policy was paying more
attention to improving the academic areas of the children but the current National Education Policy (NEP) emphasizes
that cognitive skills are as imperative as foundational learning and development. Despite our best efforts, there is
Contemporary Indian Society
quantitative expansion of education but in qualitative development India is still lagging behind, with just 74.04 percent
literacy rate as compared to the world average literacy rate of 84%.
Over the years, India has come far in terms of infrastructural development but the country still faces an array of social
problems such as over population, corruption, poverty, unemployment, pollution, child labour, crime against women and
children, domestic abuse, physical and mental healthcare problems, discrimination on the basis of gender, caste, religion,
class, creed, sexuality and tribe. There are several social activists, governmental and non-governmental organisations
working with the people to in order to solve these social issues with diligence to make our lives as Indian citizens better
and peaceful.
The impact of colonial rule and forces of change that they brought in changed Indian society and gave it the form that is
found today. Social change is a continuous process and like all societies, India too is facing challenges of ‘global society’.
Socially, politically, culturally and economically India and its people are moving through a period of rapid social changes
It is evident that young people are one of India’s most valuable assets now, as they have always been. When ignited, the
minds of the young may be one of the world’s most valuable resources. A wealthy, inclusive, and fair world is feasible if
these young brains are given the opportunity to live and work with an unbreakable spirit.
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