“Silence in the face of moral wrong is complicity”. Analyse. What role do moral courage and whistle-blowing play in preventing such acts of injustice?
Kartavya Desk Staff
Q7. “Silence in the face of moral wrong is complicity”. Analyse. What role do moral courage and whistle-blowing play in preventing such acts of injustice? (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question: The police investigation into a mob violence case in Harduaganj has taken a twist after a laboratory report confirmed that the seized meat sample did not belong to a “cow or any cow progeny,” a police officer said. Key demand of the question: The question asks for an ethical analysis of how silence sustains injustice and expects an evaluation of the role that moral courage and whistle-blowing play in disrupting such unethical outcomes. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Briefly explain that ethical inaction enables systemic wrongs, while moral courage and whistle-blowing represent active resistance to injustice. Body: Explain how silence in public and institutional spheres legitimises injustice and weakens democratic values. Describe how moral courage enables individuals to stand up against unethical norms, even in adverse conditions. Analyse how whistle-blowing acts as a corrective tool by exposing hidden wrongs and demanding accountability. Conclusion: Emphasise the need to institutionalise protection and promote ethical consciousness to ensure silence does not become complicity.
Why the question: The police investigation into a mob violence case in Harduaganj has taken a twist after a laboratory report confirmed that the seized meat sample did not belong to a “cow or any cow progeny,” a police officer said.
Key demand of the question: The question asks for an ethical analysis of how silence sustains injustice and expects an evaluation of the role that moral courage and whistle-blowing play in disrupting such unethical outcomes.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction: Briefly explain that ethical inaction enables systemic wrongs, while moral courage and whistle-blowing represent active resistance to injustice.
• Explain how silence in public and institutional spheres legitimises injustice and weakens democratic values.
• Describe how moral courage enables individuals to stand up against unethical norms, even in adverse conditions.
• Analyse how whistle-blowing acts as a corrective tool by exposing hidden wrongs and demanding accountability.
Conclusion: Emphasise the need to institutionalise protection and promote ethical consciousness to ensure silence does not become complicity.