Issue: A rise in the number of cases of sexual assault and misbehaviour with girl students. Many teachers have been suspended from service. The Education Department was chalking out a plan to hold special sessions for teachers to curb the trend.
Is it unethical for educational institutions to associate with political parties and political institutions? Critically comment. (200 Words) Educational institutions have an important role at hand- to impart education in an objective manner without any prejudice or predilections. These prejudices may be in terms of being chauvinistic towards a particular caste, religion, race, gender or …
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“To educate a person in the mind but not in morals is to educate a menace to society.” Discuss the relevance of quote to present Indian society. (150 Words) As the saying goes, if children are afraid of dark it is still tenable, the real tragedy is when men are afraid of light. Thus, if …
“Ethics evolve naturally, and we trample upon them with laws created by reason and experience.” Comment. (150 Words) Ethics as a ‘collective sense’ of right and wrong in a society evolve over time and any efforts to force such a sense by laws and rules is sure to be seen as an intrusion in societal …
“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” Discuss the relevance of meaning of this quote for a public servant. (200 Words) The true purpose of education is to make a person RATIONAL and free him from PREJUDICE by which his mind becomes OPEN to …
The majority view among parents and teachers is that a little bit of corporal punishment for children is all for the good. Do you agree? Justify on moral grounds. (150 Words) Values are picked in early childhood very quick. Early incidents involving emotion leave a permanent impression in mind. Hence things that scared one in …