Social Value
68Ordinarily value means belief about what is right and wrong and what is important in life. Social value means the norms or forms of behavior which are widely acceptable and admirable in society. Social are the root of all virtues that pave the way for the harmony of a society. It is the social values that are the key to the development of a society.
Meaning :
It also refers to the life style that people think that they should accept. In the past, honesty, sincerity, truthfulness, piety, fellow feeling etc. were regarded as the social values.
Its Utility :
Without social values a society cannot advance. In addition, in absence of social values, there is chaos and confusion in society. The preservation of social values is a must for the harmonious growth of a society. In absence of them criminals are held in high esteem in society which is undesirable and a stumbling block to the development of a nation.
The Comparison Between The Past And The Present :
Adopting unfair means in any walk of life for any reason whatsoever was regarded as evil in the past. People tired to keep themselves away from all sorts of malpractices and misdeeds. "Honesty is the best policy"- This was the motto of the people in general. The miscreants were in great disrepute in society. They were hated by all and sundry. But it is a pity that those social values are interpreted now the other way round. Now the criminals are honored as heroes of society. The people are afraid to speak against their evil deeds. The basis of the present social values are the materialistic attitude of the people in general. With a few exceptions, people now run after name, fame and fortune without giving any thought to right or wrong, good or evil, moral or immoral.
The Effects Of Social Values :
The effects of social values in the present age are deplorable. The noble qualities are now in exile. Honest people are now pushed to the wall. The wrong doers are held in high esteem because of their post, power and position.
Social values which are honored and harbored by people in the past should be preserved by way of raising awareness among them by inculcating the habit of doing good deeds, maintaining moral scruples, detesting vices and shunning covert practices in order to put society on a sound footing.
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Thank you very much twilanelson for your comment.
I am also seeing a decay in the social values that are in our society presently as compared to past years. It is good that you are bringing this to light.
Thanks a lot Phil Plasma.
Unfortunately this type behavior is everywhere. Times have changed and with it the values and morals. For many their motto is get what you need by any means necessary and will be quick to to say it's just business. What a sorry state of the world it is. I am never surprised about the lenghts humanity will go to fill their pockets and to oppress their fellow man. I am saddened by this but what can we do? Whwn one crook is taken down there are 10 others in the making. Such has become life. Good Hub.
I completely agree with your assessment of nasty people being held in high esteem. Unfortunately that seems to be happening the world over. I think it's partly because good people have allowed bad people to bully and pressure them into letting the bad people rule over them. Good people need to stand up and say no!
Great hub very thought provoking! Voted up and awesome.
twilanelson Level 4 Commenter 10 months ago
Thank you for sharing these ideas with the readers of today. I try not to let myself get away from the honor system and the honorable social values of my heritage. I spend time trying to remind others of ethics, and I try to teach honest, virtuous, honorable and good social values to my children, friends and other family members. Again, I thank you for this thoughtful and much needed Hub.