Accommodation of Social Diversity
Democracies mostly develop a process to accommodate various social groups. This step helps in the reduction of the possibility of social tensions becoming violent or explosive. It is not suitable to assume that societies can completely eradicate conflicts among different groups. But, democracies provide the ground to best handle social divisions, differences, and conflicts.
Democracy helps to develop a procedure to conduct a competition among social groups, which helps to reduce the possibilities of conflicts and social tensions. Also, democracies develop a mechanism to negotiate. It helps to resolve conflicts among different groups and learn to respect differences.
Outcomes of Democracy
A democratic government is one in which the people elect the rulers. Democracy promotes equality among people and enhances dignity among people. It also improves the quality of decision-making and provides methods to resolve conflicts. It also provides room to correct own mistakes.
People have the right to choose their rulers and have control over their rulers in a democracy. People also participate in the decision-making process and the government should be accountable to citizens, and responsive to the needs and expectations of the citizens. It is based on the idea of negotiations and deliberation. It provides transparency and makes sure to develop mechanisms for citizens to hold the Government accountable and take part in decision-making.
Table of Content
- What are the Outcomes of Democracy?
- How do We Assess Democracy Outcomes?
- Accountable, Responsive, and Legitimate Government
- Economic Outcomes of Democracy
- Reduction of Inequality and Poverty
- Accommodation of Social Diversity
- Dignity and Freedom of the Citizens
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