Dewan, Hridaykant
(2019)
Textbooks in taking democracy forward.
Learning Curve (3).
pp. 7-11.
ISSN 2582-1644
Abstract
The idea of democracy has structured discussion
on human societies in recent centuries. It has been
a major pillar on which the construction of society
is sought to be enabled. There are multiple ways
of considering how democracy can be manifest is a
society, but there are broad characteristic features
that can be considered to be key to the idea of
democracy. The Preamble of Indian Constitution
considers these to be:
a. Equality of status and of opportunity. This
implies equality in terms of participation in all
aspects of the functioning of the society
b. Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and
worship. The wording of this is over-arching
and includes not just what is generally known
as religion and its practice. Considering these
two together implies liberty to be a part of the
community of people constituting the country
with your own thoughts and ideas
c. The third is social, economic and political justice
to all, and the last
d. Fraternity, the feeling of oneness among the
citizens constituting the nation.
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