Solution of Chapter 10. Law and Social Justice (Social and Political Life-III Book)

Talk to two workers (for example, construction workers, farm worker, factory workers at any shop) to find out if they are receiving the minimum wages laid down by law.

What are the advantages to foreign companies in setting up production in India?

Do you think the victims of the Bhopal Gas tragedy got justice? Discuss.

What do we mean when we speak of law enforcement? Who is responsible for enforcement? Why is enforcement so important?

How can laws ensure that markets work in a manner that is fair? Give two examples to support your answer.

Imagine yourself to be a worker working in a chemical factory, which has received orders from the government to move to a different site 100 km away from the present location. Write about how you life would change. Read out the response in the classroom.

Write a paragraph on the various roles of the government that you have read about in this unit.

What are the sources of environmental pollution in your area? Discuss with respect to: (a) air (b) water and (c) soil. What are the steps being taken to reduce the pollution? Can you suggest some other measures?

How was environment treated earlier? What has been the change in perception? Discuss.

What do you think the famous cartoons R.K Laxman is trying to convey in this cartoon? How does it relate to the 2006 law that you read ? It is really cruelburding kids like this. I had to hire that boy help my son.

You have read about the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and on-going struggle. Students from countries across the world have come together to support this struggle for justice. From protest marches to awareness campaigns, you can read about their activities on the website www.studentsforbhopal.com. The website also has resources such as photos, poster, documents, victims’ statements etc..

Use this and other sources to make a wallpaper/exhibition on the Bhopal tragedy for your classroom. Invite the whole school to see and talk about it.

Why do we need a law on minimum wages? Find out:

(a) What is the minimum wage for a construction worker in your state?

(b) Do you think the minimum wage for a construction worker is adequate, low or high?

(c) Who sets the minimum wages?

Why do you think enforcement of safety laws is important in any factory?

Can you point to a few other situations where laws (or rules) exist but people do not follow them because of poor enforcement? (For example, over-speeding by motorists). What are the problems in enforcement?

Can you suggest some ways in which enforcement can be improved?

A ‘clean environment is a public facility.’ Can you explain this statement?

Why do we need new laws?

Why are companies and contractors able to violate environmental laws?

Do you think everyone got justice in the case cited above?

Can you think of other ways in which the environment can be protected? Discuss in class.