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What is meant by social constraints? Are constraints of any kind necessary for enjoying freedom?

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  • Social constraints are the external controls on individual freedom maintained by the society.

  • The government, as a part of the society, controls individual freedom through laws that embodies the power of the government and are legitimatised.

  • Constraints on freedom are also a result of social inequality.

Yes, constraints are essential to enjoy freedom.

  • Constraints are necessary to develop respect for views and beliefs of others.

  • It is necessary for the creation of a society.

  • Absence of constraint would lead to imposition of beliefs and ideas of stronger groups eventually leading to conflict.

  • Constraints are required to control violence and settle disputes.


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