Question

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

Answer 1

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

• The government, as a part of the society, controls individual freedom through laws that embody 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 the views and beliefs of others.

• It is necessary for the creation of a society.

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

• Constraints are required to control violence and settle disputes.