“Gandhian principles endure not as ideology but as lived ethics in social resistance.” Discuss how this is reflected in modern youth-led movements. Evaluate its impact on reducing polarisation in society.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Population and associated issues
Topic: Population and associated issues
Q1. “Gandhian principles endure not as ideology but as lived ethics in social resistance.” Discuss how this is reflected in modern youth-led movements. Evaluate its impact on reducing polarisation in society. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: IE
Why the question Youth-led mobilisations in recent years, including the 2025 yatra, have revived Gandhian methods of non-violence and ethical resistance, making it important to examine their sociological meaning in reducing polarisation. Key demand of the question Explain how Gandhian principles manifest as lived ethical practices within contemporary youth movements and assess their impact in softening social polarisation through dialogue, moral persuasion and constitutional values. Structure of the Answer: Introduction Give a brief contextual line on how Gandhi’s ethics re-emerge in moments of social friction, especially among youth seeking moral rather than ideological pathways for civic action. Body How youth reflect Gandhian lived ethics – Indicate points such as non-violent resistance, inclusive civic engagement, decentralised leadership, and ethics-driven motivation. Impact on reducing polarisation – Suggest points on how such actions rebuild trust, counter hate, foster constitutional fraternity and reduce affective polarisation. Conclusion End with a crisp line on how Gandhian ethics provide young citizens a constructive template for depolarising society and strengthening democratic culture.
Why the question Youth-led mobilisations in recent years, including the 2025 yatra, have revived Gandhian methods of non-violence and ethical resistance, making it important to examine their sociological meaning in reducing polarisation.
Key demand of the question Explain how Gandhian principles manifest as lived ethical practices within contemporary youth movements and assess their impact in softening social polarisation through dialogue, moral persuasion and constitutional values.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction Give a brief contextual line on how Gandhi’s ethics re-emerge in moments of social friction, especially among youth seeking moral rather than ideological pathways for civic action.
• How youth reflect Gandhian lived ethics – Indicate points such as non-violent resistance, inclusive civic engagement, decentralised leadership, and ethics-driven motivation.
• Impact on reducing polarisation – Suggest points on how such actions rebuild trust, counter hate, foster constitutional fraternity and reduce affective polarisation.
Conclusion End with a crisp line on how Gandhian ethics provide young citizens a constructive template for depolarising society and strengthening democratic culture.