GS4 · UPSC Mains
Though discrimination on racial grounds is generally associated with Western countries, arguably similar notions of colour and racial discrimination are prevalent in India too. Many Indians are found to be obsessed for "White" skin tone as visible in matrimonial ads and popularity of whitening creams. They are also found to be more hospitable towards the white-skinned Europeans than the dark-skinned Africans. Even within the country, people can be found to be discriminating fellow countrymen on the basis of their skin tone. People from North-East India face frequent racial abuse and are referred to by various derogatory names. All these point towards racism being practised and accepted in India. Moreover, it is not considered a very serious issue as the anti-discrimination laws in India are not stringent enough to deal with hate crimes associated with racism. (a) In this context, discuss the ethical issues associated with the practice and acceptance of racial discrimination in India. (b) If you have been tasked to formulate a plan to combat hate crimes associated with racism in India and bring about an attitudinal change, what would be your suggestions?
| Topper | Rank | Source | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avdhija Gupta | — | VisionIAS | p.38 |
| Anand Malhotra | — | VisionIAS | p.39 |
| Penkeesu Dheeraj Reddy | — | VisionIAS | p.39 |
| Anoushka Sharma | — | VisionIAS | p.39 |
| Kriti Joshi | — | VisionIAS | p.39 |
| Aishwarya Verma | — | Vision | p.39 |
| Diksha Joshi | — | Vision | p.39 |