Democracy through social science
Social Science education for democracy Concept of democracy The word democracy is derived from two Greek words Demos- people Kratia - power Democracy means power of the people. Definition Democracy is the government of the people by the people and for the people - Abraham Lincoln The word democracy points out two views The type of government on hand The way of life Both these have a common element. That is control. keeping in view the good of the people, individual and social contacts are subjected to control. In the first view, the control is by the government, and it is external in nature . In the second view, the control of the individual by himself for the social welfare, and it is external in nature. Democracy includes Political democracy The right to vote the majority to power Give sovereignty to the people Social democracy Implies a classless society Equality before law and Justice Cultural democracy ...