Topic 7: Intolerance- Causes and Way Forward

Outline

A. Introduction

1. Man is a social animal
2. An overview of intolerance
3. Thesis statement

B. Causes of Intolerance

1. Lack of awareness among the masses;
a. High rate of illiteracy
b. According to the Economic Survey of Pakistan there is 61% literary

2. Socioeconomic inequalities;
a. Capitalist maximization of profit led to the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh
b. Societal divide between haves and have-nots

3. Biased and unfair politics;
a. BJP-led campaign in held Kashmir
b. Populist narrative of the American president Donald Trump against weaker nations like Mexico

4. Absence of impartial judicial system;
a. South Sudan, Yemen, Syria, and Somalia have a poor and ineffective judicial system

5. Misogynist and sexist lifestyle, coupled with cultural taboos;
a. Suppression of women in Afghanistan at the hands of the oppressive Taliban

6. Media-led misinformation and disinformation;
a. Stabbing down three minor girls in the UK last year resulted in widespread riots against Muslims in the country

7. Religious extremism;
a. Islamophobia in the West

C. The Way Forward to Counter Intolerance to Esure Coexistence

1. Ensuring mass awareness through academia;
    a. Coexistence in the Scandinavian countries due to its vibrant education
2. Enacting stringent laws to ensure the efficient use of media
3. Promoting democratic culture
4. Eradicating socioeconomic inequalities to ensure peace and harmony
5. Empowering people with employment opportunities to avoid social unrest
6. Eliminating patriarchy to empower women and ensure gender equality

D. Case Study of Finland, which is the most peaceful and tolerant country

E. Conclusion