Sakshi Education
By Srirangam Sriram, Sriram's IAS, New Delhi.
(a) Fairness
Justice means giving each person what he or she deserves or, in more traditional terms, giving each person his or her due. Justice and fairness are closely related terms that are often today used interchangeably. It involves treating all people equally at one level. That is, equality irrespective of ethnicity, gender and so on. Treating like alike is also fairness. Favouring senior citizens and other vulnerable groups differently is also considered fair. Positive discrimination in favour of weaker sections is also fairness. Fairness boils down to creating a level playing field and allowing society to develop, but not at the expense of the minimum needs of all.
It is a part of our socialisation, inherited values, religion, conventional morality, media and text books.
(b) Humility
Humility is the quality of being humble. Humility can mean a recognition of self in relation to a larger world and society. It is neither having pride nor indulging in self- deprecation.
Humility, in various interpretations, is widely seen as a virtue which centers on low self-preoccupation. It contrasts with pride and is thus a desirable social and psychological virtue.
A person with humility is never egoistic. He understands the significance of the individual in the wider society. Humility thus makes the person learn more from all sources- including those who are conventionally inferior. He is good listener by the same token. Recent research suggests that humility is a quality of certain types of leaders. Humility is being studied as a trait that can enhance leadership effectiveness. The research suggests that humility is multi-dimensional and includes self- understanding and awareness and openness.
For public servants, humility is a great virtue as people feel the leader accessible. He is open to ideas and grievances and can innovate.
Justice means giving each person what he or she deserves or, in more traditional terms, giving each person his or her due. Justice and fairness are closely related terms that are often today used interchangeably. It involves treating all people equally at one level. That is, equality irrespective of ethnicity, gender and so on. Treating like alike is also fairness. Favouring senior citizens and other vulnerable groups differently is also considered fair. Positive discrimination in favour of weaker sections is also fairness. Fairness boils down to creating a level playing field and allowing society to develop, but not at the expense of the minimum needs of all.
It is a part of our socialisation, inherited values, religion, conventional morality, media and text books.
(b) Humility
Humility is the quality of being humble. Humility can mean a recognition of self in relation to a larger world and society. It is neither having pride nor indulging in self- deprecation.
Humility, in various interpretations, is widely seen as a virtue which centers on low self-preoccupation. It contrasts with pride and is thus a desirable social and psychological virtue.
A person with humility is never egoistic. He understands the significance of the individual in the wider society. Humility thus makes the person learn more from all sources- including those who are conventionally inferior. He is good listener by the same token. Recent research suggests that humility is a quality of certain types of leaders. Humility is being studied as a trait that can enhance leadership effectiveness. The research suggests that humility is multi-dimensional and includes self- understanding and awareness and openness.
For public servants, humility is a great virtue as people feel the leader accessible. He is open to ideas and grievances and can innovate.Published date : 06 Jan 2021 01:07PM
