Social Work in Gandhian Perspective

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Gandhi was not a social worker in the strict sense of the term. But Gandhian social work is basically concerned with the reconstruction of society based on truth and non-violence and welfare of all the last and the lowliest, the poorest of the poor(Antyodaya). The lowliest, the poorest of the poor(Antyodaya). The vulnerable sections of the society are the worst sufferers in the catastrophic situations such as fires, epidemics, famine, wars, not to speak about the welfare needs of the disadvantaged sections and the problems relating to social injustice, economic exploitation, social discrimination, inequality and the related problems which are the outcome of the discrepancies in the social system. The basic objective of Gandhian social work was too fixed out the basic causes and conditions out of which, the above problems would arise. The method of social action would deal with such problems to rectify the discrepancies in the social system keeping in view the truth, social injustice and non-violence. It is also necessary to bring about fundamental changes in the institutional framework and the values of the society.

Tanveer Hasan is a renowned author from India. Apart from this book, Hasan has written a number of other books. Hasan was born in Himachal Pradesh and he completed his schooling from Forman Christian College. He completed his degree from Gurukul Kangri University and went on to earn a doctorate from the University of Delhi.

Gandhi was not a social worker in the strict sense of the term. But Gandhian social work is basically concerned with the reconstruction of society based on truth and non-violence and welfare of all the last and the lowliest, the poorest of the poor(Antyodaya). The lowliest, the poorest of the poor(Antyodaya). The vulnerable sections of the society are the worst sufferers in the catastrophic situations such as fires, epidemics, famine, wars, not to speak about the welfare needs of the disadvantaged sections and the problems relating to social injustice, economic exploitation, social discrimination, inequality and the related problems which are the outcome of the discrepancies in the social system. The basic objective of Gandhian social work was too fixed out the basic causes and conditions out of which, the above problems would arise. The method of social action would deal with such problems to rectify the discrepancies in the social system keeping in view the truth, social injustice and non-violence. It is also necessary to bring about fundamental changes in the institutional framework and the values of the society. Social action aims at collective effort and involvement of the people directing collective energies towards combating social problems. The Mahatma believed poverty to be a country or community's biggest act of violence against its people, but 62 years after independence, more that half our people remain poor. This is because India's political leadership continues to violate ever code that Gandhi demonstrated to be essential for good governance.

Corruption exists, is taken for granted even and is celebrated. India is not truly free because like slaves, we passively accept injustice. Stealing is violence. Breaking the law is violence. Disrespect is violence. Laziness is violence. By that token, we unquestioningly accept violence at home, in our streets, in our work places and from those in public office. The lot has spread through to the nation's marrow.

Modern India confronts a different challenge a crisis of leadership and crises of character. Very few of us have the luxury of worthy role models in parents, in teacher, friends or corporate and political leaders. Where excellence exists, it is very rarely offered for a larger cause but used to serve the individual ego. We no longer have brilliant solutions to our multiple problems because we have no ideas. We have no ideas because we have no character. And until we develop a strong national character, we will be denied access to the "soul-force" that males everything so simple.

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