“Violence against marginalised groups undermines the principle of human dignity”.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Q7. “Violence against marginalised groups undermines the principle of human dignity”. Discuss the ethical significance of dignity in public life. Explain how governance mechanisms can institutionalise respect for dignity. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: NIE
Why the question Because recent incidents of caste-based violence highlight the erosion of dignity, raising both ethical and governance concerns . Key demand of the question The question asks to explain the ethical meaning and importance of dignity in public life, and then assess how governance structures can embed and uphold dignity in practice. Structure of the Answer Introduction Briefly define dignity as a universal ethical principle and constitutional value (Article 21, Preamble). Body Ethical significance of dignity in public life – link to values like equality, fraternity, fairness, justice, human rights. Governance mechanisms for institutionalising dignity– role of laws, reforms, education, oversight bodies, accountability, participatory mechanisms. Conclusion Stress that dignity is the ethical foundation of democracy and must be protected both in spirit and structure to build a just society.
Why the question Because recent incidents of caste-based violence highlight the erosion of dignity, raising both ethical and governance concerns .
Key demand of the question The question asks to explain the ethical meaning and importance of dignity in public life, and then assess how governance structures can embed and uphold dignity in practice.
Structure of the Answer
Introduction Briefly define dignity as a universal ethical principle and constitutional value (Article 21, Preamble).
• Ethical significance of dignity in public life – link to values like equality, fraternity, fairness, justice, human rights.
• Governance mechanisms for institutionalising dignity– role of laws, reforms, education, oversight bodies, accountability, participatory mechanisms.
Conclusion Stress that dignity is the ethical foundation of democracy and must be protected both in spirit and structure to build a just society.