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Question
What is meant by social constraints? Are constraints of any kind necessary for enjoying freedom?
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Solution
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Social constraints are the external controls on individual freedom maintained by society.
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The government, as a part of the society, controls individual freedom through laws that embody the power of the government and are legitimatised.
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Constraints on freedom are also a result of social inequality.
Yes, constraints are essential to enjoy freedom.
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Constraints are necessary to develop respect for the views and beliefs of others.
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It is necessary for the creation of a society.
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Absence of constraint would lead to the imposition of beliefs and ideas of stronger groups eventually leading to conflict.
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Constraints are required to control violence and settle disputes.
