Our attitudes towards life, work, other people, and society at large are intricately woven into the fabric of our upbringing, subtly shaped by the dynamics of our family and the social environment in which we mature. Unbeknownst to us, these formative influences leave an indelible mark on our perspectives, molding our beliefs and values. However, the unconscious assimilation of certain attitudes may not always align with the principles of a modern democratic and egalitarian society. In this complex interplay between personal development and societal expectations, some of these inadvertently acquired values may prove to be incompatible with the ideals that underpin a contemporary, inclusive community. As we navigate the complexities of our individual and collective consciousness, it becomes imperative to scrutinize and challenge these inherited notions, fostering a deliberate awareness that empowers us to contribute positively to the diverse tapestry of a modern, democratic society.
Q: Our attitudes towards life, work, other people and society are generally shaped unconsciously by the family and the social surroundings in which we grow up. Some of these unconsciously acquired attitudes and values are often undesirable in the citizens of a modern democratic and egalitarian society.
(a) Discuss such undesirable values prevalent in today’s educated Indians.
Tag: Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
Decoding the Question:
- In the Introduction, try to show how family can influence, both positive and negative.
- In Body, emphasis more on adverse effects of undesirable values because of family and its impact on Indian youth.
- In Conclusion, try to conclude with undesirable values prevalent in today’s educated Indians
Answer:
Attitude refers to a psychological tendency that is expressed by evaluating a particular object with some degree of favor or disfavor. Attitudes are the feelings and beliefs that determine the behavior of the people. Process of socialization and persuasion are the important factors for the formation of attitude.
Family influences on the development of emotion can be seen in parenting practices, emotional family climate, and different emotional learning experiences. Particularly, supportive parenting and parental involvement play an important role in the development of emotional competence in adolescents.
Parents’ warmth and positive expressivity were related to adolescents’ effortful control, a temperamental characteristic contributing to emotion regulation which in turn predicted low levels of aggression and delinquency. On the other hand, harsh parenting and lack of parent involvement are associated with impulsivity, aggression, noncompliance, moodiness, and low self-esteem among adolescents.
Undesirable values prevalent in present Society:
- Caste System: Even after so many years of independence , the Caste system is still prevalent in our Society.Caste based discrimination like honour killing and manual scavenging is still prevalent .
- Dowry: Many Indian women are victims of dowry related crimes. Even many educated youths are demanding dowry.
- Religious bigotry: Many educated youth, in place of promoting communal harmony, promote religious bigotry and communal divide.
- Corruption and Bribe: Even educated youth , in place of promoting transparency in the
- Society, they promote bribes and corruption in the society.
Source: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by G. Subba Rao
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