What are the various ways in which people participate in the process of government?
People participate in the process of government through following ways:
1. By giving votes to their leader.
2. By criticizing the government on various issues.
3. By taking interest in the working of government.
4. By organizing themselves into social movements like rallies, dharnas, strikes, signature campaigns etc.
5. Magazines, newspapers and TV also plays role in discussing government issues and called responsibilities.
6. We should pause to find out what the rally is about, who is participating in it & what it is protesting about.
Why do you think we need the government to find solutions to many disputes or conflicts?
What actions does the government take to ensure that all people are treated equally?
How would Maya's life be different in South Africa today?
Read through the chapter and discuss some of the key ideas of a democratic government. Make a list. For example, all people are equal.
What problem did the villagers in Hardas village face? What did they do to solve this problem?
Draw up a list of the different festivals celebrated in your locality. Which of these celebrations are shared by members of different regional and religious communities?
What is the work of the police?
Match the following statements in a way that challenges stereotypes.
a. Two surgeons were sitting down to lunch when one of them made a call on the mobile phone |
1. suffers from chronic asthma. |
b. The boy who won the drawing competition went to the dias |
2. to become an astronaut which she did. |
c. One of the fastest athletes in the world |
3. to speak with her daughter who had just returned from school. |
d. She was not that well-off but had a dream |
4. on a wheelchair to collect his prize. |
Look at the statements in the column on the left. Can you identify which level they belong to? Place tick marks against the level you consider most appropriate.
Why did the children go to Yasmin Khala's house?
You have probably noticed that people in Kalpattu are engaged in a variety of non-farm work. List five of these.
Read and discuss the following description of the living conditions of workers who come to the labour chowk.
Most workers that we find at the labour chowk cannot afford permanent accommodation and so sleep on pavements near the chowk, or they pay Rs 6 a night for a bed at a nearby night shelter run by the Municipal Corporation. To compensate for the lack of security, local tea and cigarette shops function as banks, moneylenders and safety lockers, all rolled into one. Most workers leave their tools at these shops for the night for safekeeping, and pass on any extra money to them. The shopkeepers keep the money safely and also offer loans to labourers in need.
Source: Aman Sethi, Hindu On-line
What, in your opinion, is the importance of the Gram Sabha? Do you think all members should attend Gram Sabha meetings? Why?
What do you think living in India with its rich heritage of diversity adds to your life?
You have probably noticed that people in Kalpattu are engaged in a variety of non-farm work. List five of these.
Why do you think the government needs to make rules for everyone in the form of laws?
Gandhiji strongly believed that every adult in India should be given the right to vote. However, a few people don't share his views. They feel that illiterate people, who are mainly poor, should not be given the right to vote. What do you think? Do you think this would be a form of discrimination? Give five points to support your view and share these with the class.
What do you think living in India with its rich heritage of diversity adds to your life?
Find out more about watershed development and how it benefits an area?
Read and discuss the following description of the living conditions of workers who come to the labour chowk.
Most workers that we find at the labour chowk cannot afford permanent accommodation and so sleep on pavements near the chowk, or they pay Rs 6 a night for a bed at a nearby night shelter run by the Municipal Corporation. To compensate for the lack of security, local tea and cigarette shops function as banks, moneylenders and safety lockers, all rolled into one. Most workers leave their tools at these shops for the night for safekeeping, and pass on any extra money to them. The shopkeepers keep the money safely and also offer loans to labourers in need.
Source: Aman Sethi, Hindu On-line
Why did the children go to Yasmin Khala's house?
What benefits does Sudha get along with her salary?
What do you think the government can do to help farmers like Sekar when they get into debt? Discuss.
What was the suffrage movement? What did it accomplish?