Social Issues in India

What is the meaning of illiteracy? Illiteracy is a state whereby one is unable to read and write. In its simplest form, it can be defined as lack of any or sufficient education. Sometimes people who have had very basic education also experience challenges in reading and writing. Illiteracy … [Read more...] about Illiteracy: Meaning, Causes, Effects, Consequences and Solutions

Meaning Caste system can be defined as a social structure according to class of people, which gets decided by their birth. Caste system is a hereditary classification of people in a society, distinguishing people by relative degree of social prestige or status. The status of a person gets … [Read more...] about Caste System: Meaning, Features, Causes, Effects, and Solutions

When we think of the deep-rooted social evils in our society, dowry system seems to be one of the most influential of them. With its adoption across different communities across religions or caste has led to a century old ceremony turn into a social atrocity. The gift exchange ceremony to induce … [Read more...] about Dowry System: Meaning, Causes, Effects, Solution

The problem of child labor is a socio-economic problem; and the rise of this phenomenon in an alarming proportion has caused a serious concern in India. Age: The children belonging to the age groups, ranging from six to fourteen years, in the developing countries are engaged in different types of … [Read more...] about Child Labor in India

Child Labor in India It is sad that for a long time child-labor has been in vogue in India. They are seen working at hotels and restaurants, factories and houses. Children are the automatic choice of the employers. For, they work more but are underpaid. Working Conditions of Child … [Read more...] about A Short Article about Child Labor in India