A study of democratic values among primary school teachers (Hindi)

Abstract

In the Preamble of the Constitution, it has been decided to make India a democratic state. Democracy emerged in the modern era with the advancement of the principles of Marxism in western countries. Individual economic interests have been rejected in this theory. Later, democracy became adequate for state governance and has become adequate for the present and at present democracy has developed as a way of life, which is a huge number of illiterates in a country like India. People are suspicious of democracy and express their displeasure towards it. Because an awakened citizen is the cornerstone of democracy. It is very important to create awareness among the students for the successful continuation of democracy. It is necessary for teachers to have democratic values. In democracy the people rule. Often representatives of the public are elected by adult voters and these representatives run the government. The ideals of democracy are liberty, equality and fraternity. Democracy establishes political, economic and social equality. In this, the person has the right to express his views, form committees and participate in any kind of statutory work. The ultimate objective of democracy is not just the success of the government but to establish an ideal society in which there can be maximum development of brotherhood among the people. Democracy provides such conditions in which maximum and highest development of human personality can take place. The principles of democracy were expressed in the following words in the American Declaration of Independence of 1776: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."