{"id":20465,"date":"2023-12-28T06:40:26","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T06:40:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=20465"},"modified":"2024-01-29T05:57:03","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T05:57:03","slug":"what-is-meant-by-crisis-of-conscience-how-does-it-manifest-itself-in-the-public-domain-150-words-10-marks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-meant-by-crisis-of-conscience-how-does-it-manifest-itself-in-the-public-domain-150-words-10-marks\/","title":{"rendered":"What is meant by \u201ccrisis of conscience\u201d? How does it manifest itself in the public domain? (150 Words, 10 Marks)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The term &#8220;crisis of conscience&#8221; encapsulates the internal conflict individuals experience when their deeply held moral or ethical beliefs clash with external pressures or societal norms. This internal struggle can arise in response to personal decisions, political dilemmas, or societal issues, where individuals grapple with the tension between their principles and the expectations of the world around them. In the public domain, this crisis often manifests itself through visible expressions of dissent, activism, or conscientious objection. Individuals may take a stand against perceived injustices, challenge prevailing ideologies, or resist conformity to uphold their ethical convictions. This conflict can be witnessed in various arenas, such as protests, advocacy movements, or acts of civil disobedience, where people confront the moral quandaries embedded in societal structures. The manifestation of a crisis of conscience in the public sphere underscores the significance of individual ethical considerations in shaping collective values and driving social change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: <\/strong>Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dd54eb4abe5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dd54eb4abe5\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-meant-by-crisis-of-conscience-how-does-it-manifest-itself-in-the-public-domain-150-words-10-marks\/#Decoding_the_Question\" title=\"Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-meant-by-crisis-of-conscience-how-does-it-manifest-itself-in-the-public-domain-150-words-10-marks\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-meant-by-crisis-of-conscience-how-does-it-manifest-itself-in-the-public-domain-150-words-10-marks\/#Crisis_of_Conscience_in_Public_Life\" title=\"Crisis of Conscience in Public Life:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Crisis of Conscience in Public Life:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-meant-by-crisis-of-conscience-how-does-it-manifest-itself-in-the-public-domain-150-words-10-marks\/#How_does_it_manifest_in_the_public_domain\" title=\"How does it manifest in the public domain?&nbsp;\">How does it manifest in the public domain?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-meant-by-crisis-of-conscience-how-does-it-manifest-itself-in-the-public-domain-150-words-10-marks\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-meant-by-crisis-of-conscience-how-does-it-manifest-itself-in-the-public-domain-150-words-10-marks\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_the_Question\"><\/span><strong>Decoding the Question:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In the Introduction, define&nbsp; \u201ccrisis of conscience\u201d.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>In Body, explain how it manifests itself in the public domain.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Conclude, by mentioning a relevant quote.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span><strong>Answer:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cThere is a higher court than courts of justice and that is the court of conscience. It supersedes all other courts\u201d. \u2014 Mahatma Gandhi<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conscience is a person&#8217;s moral sense of right and wrong, viewed as a guide to one&#8217;s behavior. It is often referred to as the inner voice of reason. This inner voice may or may not involve elaborate reasoning but it does concern with judging a situation as good or bad i.e. a moral choice is involved. Conscience can also be suppressed willingly. A crisis of conscience can be simply defined as a situation wherein people will have to choose between their inner morals and their duty or responsibility. It is an ethical dilemma that is especially prevalent among honest and upright public servants.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crisis_of_Conscience_in_Public_Life\"><\/span><strong>Crisis of Conscience in Public Life:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dilemmas:<\/strong> It is a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives. Public officials face a crisis of conscience in the form of ethical dilemmas where they have to choose between two competing alternatives, which are valid in their sphere. It becomes interesting to see whether an official chooses his inner conscience or his duty.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Example: <\/strong>An IAS officer posted as SDM in a district has been ordered by the government to forcefully evict squatters on government land. The official finds that the occupants are poor people who have small infants to take care of. In such cases the official needs to decide between his\/her conscience of giving them time to vacate or go by strict rulebook order and perform his duty.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Public Activism:&nbsp;<\/strong> It is the use of direct action, such as a demonstration or strike, in opposition to or support of a cause. A public servant is forced to resort to public activism when he\/she is unable to do what his conscience expects. In this case, he can take a path of political activism or social activism.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Example:<\/strong> An officer is trying hard to sanction a drinking water project for a residential area with a poor population but there is ignorance on the part of concerned officials. He\/she is forced to file a petition with the court to implement the project<strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Whistle Blowing: <\/strong>It is the disclosure by a person, generally an employee, to the public or those in authority, of mismanagement, corruption, and illegality. \u2018Crisis of conscience\u2019 and its effect on individuals is visible in the form of \u2018whistleblowing\u2019, where an individual throws light over irregularities occurring inside the organization out into the public domain.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Example: A public<\/strong> official in the revenue department observes that some colleagues have conspired to illegally sell government land that has been allocated to an orphanage. He has also been offered a huge amount of money to stay quiet. Here, a \u2018Crisis of conscience\u2019 will force the official to bring this information into the public domain, even if it is anonymously.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_it_manifest_in_the_public_domain\"><\/span><strong>How does it manifest in the public domain?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It manifests in the decision-making process by civil servants where the decision can impact a huge number of people. The problem arises when they are pressured under some ministerial influence to make immoral decisions or implement unethical policies.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It manifests in the tussle between ethics and the law. For example, restricting public movement in Kashmir to uphold law and order raised the situation of crisis of conscience. Similarly, despite having legal status as a third gender, transgenders continue to face oppression, marginalization, and lack of employment opportunities which forces them to resort to beggary, and this failure to ascertain to them a life of dignity is a manifestation of the crisis of conscience in the public domain<strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The quote from the Baha\u2019i (the world\u2019s newest independent global belief system, which teaches the oneness of God, the unity of humanity, and the essential harmony of religion) teachings gives us three clear, specific guidelines for dealing with any crisis of conscience which are: Equity and Justice; Mercy and kindness; and Treat compassionately all humankind.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is common to come across such crises of conscience in the public domain where lives and decisions overlap and come face to face almost every time. 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