Racism

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RACISM

Racism is the belief that the genetic factor that constitute race, ethnicity, or nationality are a primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that ethnic differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race. Racism's effects are called "racial discrimination." Racial discrimination typically points out taxonomic differences between different groups of people, although anyone may be discriminated against on an ethnic or cultural basis, independently of their somatic differences. Racism involved the simple belief that human populations are divided into separate races. Many biologists, anthropologists, and sociologists reject this taxonomy in favor of more specific and/or empirically verifiable criteria, such as geography or a history of endogamy. ^]One of the most pressing issues facing India is the quest for social equity. The struggle to end caste discrimination, and to ensure that India's Dalits are able to live a life of dignity, enjoying equal access to educational facilities and equal opportunities in the job market is of paramount importance. In recent years, the UN has often been a part of the problem rather than the solution. While the UN failed to prevent the bombing of Yugoslavia, the destruction of Iraq took place under the auspices of the UN.Both the Indian and the international media have paid considerable attention to the debate on whether caste discrimination is also a form of racism. As the controversy rages within India, one of  the most important questions that should be asked is - what are the real solutions. How can international conferences or UN agencies or the so-called "World Community" of nations help India's most discriminated and oppressed communities. And this is where the utter hypocrisy and sanctimoniousness of the so-called "international community" lies exposed. As should be well-known to most objective students of world history, social discrimination and oppression were not unique to any one nation. As the European nations colonized the rest of the world, and displaced the native American communities from their native lands, the internal contradictions amongst the European nations receded - and did so quite dramatically. Thus, in these newly conquered territories, White European racism became the primary cause of social oppression in society. Amongst the nations that were at the receiving end of colonization (such as India), older forms of discrimination became aggravated. The economic devastation that followed colonial rule led to the further ossification of caste divisions. 

But how much of the discussion on the problems of caste in India acknowledges this crucial and essential aspect of the problem? Is there any real attempt at addressing the colossal crime  that was colonial rule and exploitation? Are the world's former colonial powers willing to pay compensation to those who suffered most? How about a fund that would pay for the education, housing and healthcare of those in India living below the poverty line? How about free access to technologies and capital that could assist India in solving it's perennial water and power shortages? How about the oil-rich nations (who use hundreds of thousands of Indian workers to pump their oil) helping out by providing subsidies to India for buying oil (at least at cost), if not at a discount?
In fact, there are many concrete ways in which the international community could help. Even a cursory look at where caste discrimination in India is most egregious will show that caste discrimination tends to be greater in areas of the country that are very densely populated, and relatively less urbanized and industrialized. Wherever the economy is stagnant, social problems are aggravated. Thus, problems of caste discrimination are greatest in states like Bihar (pop. density 880 per sq. km), UP (689) and Tamil Nadu (478). Compare these to Australia (2), Brazil (20), US (30), South Africa (36), Turkey (85), or Italy (193). 
Although the so-called "international community" has been very aggressive in calling for the "free" movement of capital - there is deep resistance to allowing for the free movement of labour. Whereas India's best educated are now permitted to migrate to nations such as the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and even some of the European nations are issuing temporary work visas for highly educated and skilled workers, no one is willing to even  consider issuing immigrant visas to India's poor - to the unschooled or poorly schooled. 
Nations particularly perturbed about India's caste problems could provide a very simple solution. Allow the migration of India's dalits, offer them jobs, or adult education classes for a year or two, and allow them to integrate with dignity into their societies. Instead of drawing away India's best educated, accept India's weakest citizens. Even other developing nations could make such an offer, especially since the vast majority of them are much less densely populated when compared to India.
But the truth is that no one who bemoans India's caste problems wants to actually lend a helping hand. Rich industrialized nations that accept India's well-educated are far less open when it comes to accepting less-qualified relatives, and even spouses can face lengthy processing delays. The oil-rich nations of the Middle East exploit India's poor to the hilt, yet they are not even willing to offer Indian Muslims (let alone other Indians) permanent visas or any form of protection from discrimination or exploitation. There are virtually no rights for workers  or workers compensation schemes for even the most blatant forms of social discrimination or ill-treatment. 
India's dalits  indeed face all manner of deprivations and discrimination within India. But India as a nation also remains deeply deprived and discriminated by the so-called "world community". One cannot solve one without solving the other. A lot of sociologists and intellectuals from nations more fortunate than India can feel superior that they don't have such problems - but if they really cared to solve the problems, they would be spending less time making pompous speeches and passing meaningless resolutions
For centuries, when India was a relatively prosperous and advanced nation, (in 1750, India's share of manufactured output was 25%) - India welcomed immigrants and the oppressed from many countries, allowed them to form settlements, and permitted them to follow their own customs and religious beliefs. Syrian Christians,  Persian Zorastrians, Arab Muslims and Jews, Armenians, Central Asians, Afghans - a host of nationalities and peoples migrated to India. Even those who came as conquerors and invaders were eventually absorbed into the Indian mosaic of ethnic, religious and cultural diversity. 
Those in the so-called "international community" who wish to "teach" India how to solve it's internal problems might instead do better to learn a bit from India's generous history, and reciprocate in kind, through concrete and practical measures, rather than pass smug judgments about India's social "backwardness".

Suicide

Suicide is the act of a human being intentionally causing his or her owndeath. Suicide is often committed out of despait, or attributed to some underlying mental disorder which includes depression, bipolar disorder schizophrenia alcoholism and drug abuse. financial diificulties, troubles with interpersonal relationships and other undesirable situations  even plays a significant role.Over one million people commit suicide every year. The World Health Organisation estimates that it is the thirteenth-leading cause of death worldwide  and  among teenagers and adults under 35. Rates of suicide are higher in men than in women.Views on suicide have been influenced by broader cultural views on existential themes such as religion ,honor, and the meaning of life. The Abrahamic religions consider suicide an offense towards god due to religious belief in the sanctity of life. In the West it was often regarded as a serious crime. Conversely, during the samurai era in japan, seppuku was respected as a means of atonement for failure or as a form of protest. I

Medically assisted suicide (euthanasia, or the right to die) is currently a controversial n the 20th century, suicide in the form of self-immolation has been used as a form of protest, and in the form of kamikaze andsuicide bombing as a military or terrorist tactic. sati is a Hindu funeral practice in which the widow would immolate herself on her husband's funeral pyre, either willingly, or under pressure from the family and in-laws.eth involving people who are terminally ill, in extreme pain, or have (perceived or construed) minimal quality of life through injury or illness. self-sacrifice for others is not always considered suicide, as the goal is not to kill oneself but to save another; however, 's theory termed such acts "altruistic suicide. Suicides can be classified into various categories such as Self-harm, Euthanasia, Murder–suicide, Suicide attack, Mass suicide, Suicide pact, Metaphorical suicide, Mental illness. Suicide is more or less considered as a medium of escape even as people fail to handle the pressure and find it easy to die. But is suicide the solution to every problem? Apparently no. People have to become strong and face the situations, as problem is a part of human life and thus we have to face it. We are just needed to grow a bit stronger and tacklet he situations accordingly.

Feminism

Feminism is a body of social theory and political movement primarily based on and motivated by the experiences of women. While generally providing a critique of social relations, many proponents of feminism also focus on analyzing gender inequality and the promotion of women's rights, interests, and issues. 

Feminist theory aims to understand the nature of gender inequality and focuses on gender politics, power relations and sexuality. Feminist political activism campaigns on issues such as reproductive rights, domestic violence, maternity leave, equal pay, sexual harassment, discrimination and sexual violence. Themes explored in feminism include discrimination, stereotyping, objectification, sexual objectification, oppression and patriarchy. While generally providing a critique of social relations, many proponents of feminism also focus on analyzing gender inequality and the promotion of women's rights, interests, and issues. 

Modern feminist theory has been extensively criticized as being predominantly, but not exclusively, associated with western middle class academia. Feminist activism, however, is a grass roots movement which crosses class and race boundaries 

Feminism is not a single ideology. Over-time several sub-types of Feminist ideology have developed. Early feminists and primary feminist movements are often called the first-wave feminists, and feminists after about 1960 the second-wave feminists

However , feminism has also emerged out to be an atrocious social issue as it encourages gender inequality. And soon preventive measures must be taken to limit the worsened situation.

If India's Population Remains Unrestricted

THE POPULATION

Today, India has billion plus people 

• living in 25 states, 

• speaking 19 major languages 

• over a 100 dialects, 

• practicing over about 6 religions and 

• belonging to thousands of castes and sub-castes. 

Each state differs so widely in economic and social development that it is difficult to speak of the country as a whole. 

India passed the 1 billion population benchmark in 2000, and stood at 1.1 billion in 2007. People and Planet website quotes that India's population will almost certainly be near 1.8 billion by 2050 and could top 2 billion by the end of this century. If true, India will have the unique distinction of being the most populated country in the world having a population size exceeding 2 billion. 

On one hand we are faced with the banes of the large population - Even 50 years after gaining independence and being in charge of its own destiny, the situation in India is quite pathetic

• half of its people live on less than dollar 1 a day. 

• 48% of the adult population and 62% of adult women are illiterate; 

• women are severely discriminated against, 

• 53% of children under five are malnourished

• 71% have no access to sanitation; 

• 37% have no access to safe water; and 

• there are around 100 million child laborers. 

• 20% of the world's maternal deaths and 

• 25% of its child deaths occur in India.

• Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai are three of the world's ten most polluted cities. 

On the other hand, under the changed scenario, India's Population is seen as an asset rather than liability, which could drive economic growth. The country stands on the threshold of becoming a powerful regional power, if not world, power.   

• India’s massive workforce is seen as the country's greatest resource. 

• India has emerged as a major back office with global firms outsourcing work to take advantage of the country's educated

• India produces 2.5 million IT graduates a year ..