Both discrimination and equality are relative terms, defined according to convenience. Coincidentally, both terms are universally integral parts of society and exist in some form or another, and will always continue to exist in some form.
Whether we accept it or not, discrimination exists in society and is manifested at every level in some form. This discrimination is a form of poison that may or may not kill an individual, but it certainly weakens society and the nation. Therefore, a society free from discrimination and based on equality is not just a necessity, but indispensable for a healthy society. However, it is also the responsibility of society to strive for equality by eliminating all forms of discrimination and exploitation; not by empowering one segment of society while disempowering another.
Today, despite having a society, India's society has become very weak, and the tasks that should be the responsibility of society are now being performed by the government. The Indian government enacted a law to stop the dowry system because daughters were being brutally burned alive for dowry. Similarly, a law was made to prevent discrimination against the Dalit community. Prevention is necessary. Therefore, laws were enacted to prohibit dowry and to prevent discrimination against the Dalit community. The laws are functioning as intended, but neither of these laws has been able to bring equality to society nor eliminate discrimination. Instead, they have taken on a different form and have become instruments of discrimination and reverse discrimination.
When the government tries to eliminate social discrimination, its efforts often become "conflict-based." This is because the government only has one tool: the law, and the laws that have been enacted are based on the principle of "positive discrimination not affirmative action" to eliminate discrimination. However, society does not change in this way. Society is bound together not by conflict, but by harmony.
If any segment of society feels that a rule or law might negatively affect them, then it becomes the joint responsibility of both society and the government to address all their concerns. And if this does not happen, the adverse effects will not only be felt by that particular segment of society, but the entire society will eventually pay the price. Therefore, this is a time for "harmony, not conflict" within society.
Whether we accept it or not, discrimination exists in society and is manifested at every level in some form. This discrimination is a form of poison that may or may not kill an individual, but it certainly weakens society and the nation. Therefore, a society free from discrimination and based on equality is not just a necessity, but indispensable for a healthy society. However, it is also the responsibility of society to strive for equality by eliminating all forms of discrimination and exploitation; not by empowering one segment of society while disempowering another.
Today, despite having a society, India's society has become very weak, and the tasks that should be the responsibility of society are now being performed by the government. The Indian government enacted a law to stop the dowry system because daughters were being brutally burned alive for dowry. Similarly, a law was made to prevent discrimination against the Dalit community. Prevention is necessary. Therefore, laws were enacted to prohibit dowry and to prevent discrimination against the Dalit community. The laws are functioning as intended, but neither of these laws has been able to bring equality to society nor eliminate discrimination. Instead, they have taken on a different form and have become instruments of discrimination and reverse discrimination.
When the government tries to eliminate social discrimination, its efforts often become "conflict-based." This is because the government only has one tool: the law, and the laws that have been enacted are based on the principle of "positive discrimination not affirmative action" to eliminate discrimination. However, society does not change in this way. Society is bound together not by conflict, but by harmony.
If any segment of society feels that a rule or law might negatively affect them, then it becomes the joint responsibility of both society and the government to address all their concerns. And if this does not happen, the adverse effects will not only be felt by that particular segment of society, but the entire society will eventually pay the price. Therefore, this is a time for "harmony, not conflict" within society.
Dr Rajeev K Upadhyay
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