Social and Political Life

In this chapter, we will discuss the concept of diversity. It explains various kinds of dimensions and why diversity matters to us. It also describes discrimination, stereotypes and biases.

In this chapter, we will know about the government and its various functions. It explains the concept of democratic nations and various levels of government. We will also understand the union and state governments with their functions and powers.

This chapter discusses a simple idea of livelihood and explores the concepts of rural and urban livelihood. It explains how the market is built with reference to equality.

This chapter deals with the idea of democracy and its journey from the past to the present. It discusses various kinds of democracies and their merits and demerits. It also suggests us to analyse democracy beyond a form of government.

This chapter explains the role of media in democracy and the relationship between people and media. It also describes the role of media in the political and economic development of the country.

This chapter explains the concept of gender and differences between sex and gender. It also discusses the issues and challenges faced due to gender discrimination. Women’s contribution in various sectors is also mentioned.

This chapter deals with the concept and need for the constitution in India. It discusses the processes involved in the making of the Indian constitution along with features of the preamble. We will also get to know the processes of amendment in the constitution.

This chapter explains parliamentary democracy, its different forms and the difference between parliamentary and presidential democracy. It explains various features along with the merits and demerits of the parliamentary democratic system of governance.

This chapter helps us to get familiar with the concept of marginalisation and its reasons. It explains situations, issues, and challenges of the marginalised group of India. We will also learn some ways to improve the situation.