Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Session 7: Democracy - Does democracy live only in theory?

Democracy is a system which gives everyone an equal right; it protects minorities and promotes welfare of the public. However, is there realistically such a system of government? Does democracy truly exist in our world?

Perhaps in today’s world certain forms of democracy are alive; however, “true democracy” seems to have been lost. Examples of this are shown all over the world; people are out on the streets protesting against atrocious policies.

People are gradually realizing that their ‘representatives’ do not actually represent them – a call for real democracy is being made now. People want to have an active say about decisions as well as policies being made and implemented in the society.

Then again, we must ask ourselves if ‘true democracy’ will really solve our problems.  If every person was given the opportunity to voice their opinion about every policy there would be never ending disputes. Also, who would regulate the society if things were to get out of hand?


Conclusively, true democracy seems to live only in theory – whether or not it should exist outside of theory is debatable. 

2 comments:

Unknown said...

You are right that in practical sense it might not be like the way we think it will turn out to be. So it does make us confuse that what is best for us if democracy then which type of because history gives us lessons both in their favor and against it.

Unknown said...

I totally agree with you that in today's world, democracy which was considered an ideal system to be followed by every society is losing it's charm. In the name of democracy people are being exploited. The powerful classes are gaining more and more power, marginalizing the role and say of other social classes.