Social Change — Important Questions

Westernization, Globalization, Urbanization, Technological advancement

Social change in India is primarily driven by westernization, globalization, urbanization, and technological advancement. These factors have led to changes in lifestyle, culture, family structures, and social relations.

Right to live without discrimination, Right to proper upbringing by parents, Right to education, Right to healthy life and recreation

The UN Charter of 1992 proclaimed several rights for children including the right to live without discrimination, proper upbringing, education, healthy life, cultural preservation, and protection from exploitation.

1st October

World Elderly People Day is celebrated on 1st October every year at the international level to draw attention to the problems and needs of elderly people.

Degradation in moral values, Problem of black money, Loss of trust in government systems, Violation of human rights

Corruption has several negative effects on society including moral degradation, creation of black money, loss of public trust in government systems, and violation of human rights. It does not improve economic development.