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