Individual Freedom and Civil Society

People must have complete freedom to choose the way they enjoy their personal life. But at the same time they must perform their responsibilities towards society, so that they can make themselves responsible citizen. Both the things must go with each other.

In Indian society there has always been conflict between individual freedom and social responsibility. Discussing this topic in Indian scenario we can not take India as a whole because scenario of urban society is very different from that of rural society. In urban society where individual freedom dominates social responsibility, in rural India social responsibility dominates personal freedom.

In urban India most people have become selfish they are indifferent towards their neighbors and other members of their society, even in metros people do not know names of their neighbors. They do not want to help one another at the time of need. They think they are living their life peacefully and have nothing to do other families. They forget their duties towards society and nation. This has exploited by terrorists in the past. Terrorists came and lived in highly populated areas without fear and get away after performing their task. This happens because of our indifference towards people. It is good that people in metros do not meddle in personal affairs of one another but they must try to prevent illegal activities that is happening in their ambiance.

Seeing towards rural India people perform their social responsibilities very well but at the same time they often meddle unnecessarily in peoples personal affairs. Girls are most affected. They are often prevented from enjoying their life in a way they want by illiterate older members of society. Just take the example of khap panchayats. They ostracized young men and women and even sometimes murdered them only because they want to marry with their self-chosen partner in the name of culture. This is complete negation of Indian Constitution. They say they are protector of Indian culture, but they forget in a democratic country Constitution always comes first.

So at last I want to say people must help one another at the time of need and they should not interfere in other person's personal life unless one is doing anything illegal or against Indian constitution. They must contribute towards the development of India.

In this way we can enjoy our personal life and perform our responsibilities towards society at the same time, that is necessary for an ideal society.

Let me define Individual freedom first: Individual freedom means the rights given to to us to speak, to express, to live the way we want etc provided that we follow certain rules and regulations of the society. When we talk of Individual freedom, we must not forget our responsibilities towards society. We have to agree with the fact that Individual freedom and Civil society are dependent as man is a social animal. If one dominates, the balance is not retained. For ex:their are certain countries where women don't have the freedom to wear the dress they want to wear. Here civil society is dominating and hence the balance is lost. Hence I conclude here by saying that Individual freedom and Civil society should be in a balance with respect to each other.

What about the celebrities! they cant move freely in society. They don't have the freedom. Indian constitution has given rights of freedom for every1 to live in society peacefully and respect each other's rights.

Individual freedom is very much necessary for an human,but one must see that his relations with society must not get spoiled and this is only possible when we obey the feelings of others and giving space to each other,and one thing is for sure when a man is a social animal & a part of civil society he must always be concern about his society & when we start interacting with society we see ourselves as more improved personality by getting more explored to human values & ethics so i conclude by saying being freedom to individual must not effect the society in a bad manner.

Take the case of Singapore. The government has curbed freedom to a significant extent but still the society has managed to come up remarkably. In fact some say this is the reason why they did come up so remarkably. Decisions can get made faster, not many people to oppose things, etc.

Of course imagine living in a society like that!.

Man is a social animal he is live in society. The society have certain rules and regulation we must follow. We have responsible for that. If one can live in island or forest then he can live its on way.

There is a strong webbing (web-ing) between an individual and the society. I would say the term 'limitations' has feather edge and everybody mend it a little. We always focus on issues of personal interest than the social welfare. When we talk about freedom or liberty we relate it with many celebrative / enjoyment / energetic and other zeastful activities whereas being free and having liberty should also be related with the RESPONSIBILITY.

It's a great thing that our constitution has provided us right to freedom and speech along with others . It's our right to enjoy these rights . But what about the duties assigned to us ? Who will care for them ? It is we , who are enjoying rights .It is a serious offence , if our actions hurt others . So let's take our fruit (rights) without damaging & disturbing the other fruits of the tree(society).

We are a social being . Sharing is required but not dominating . If we don't follow the rules , what's difference between an animal and the social animal(man).

Individual freedom is good but it can't cross their limits every one wants to live their own life but there may be some rules. So every one should follow that rules.

Individual freedom is good for some limit. But if it crosses the limit, first and fore most thing is it will spoil the security.