Official disregard for people as human beings
- Government disregard for individuals
- Impersonality of bureaucracy
Nature
The inflexible traditional bureaucracy of social care services limits both the accessibility of services and the coverage of people's needs. There is a lack of creative exchange and a narrow range of alternatives in the political process, and the individual is no longer able to control his access to services, nor is there consensus on the maintaining of systems of access.
Incidence
Social and governmental agencies often equate progress in dealing with social problems with more efficient handling of data. More and more time is spent with internal communications and less and less with those the agency is to be serving.
Claim
The official disregard for people as human beings is a grave and urgent issue that undermines the very fabric of our society. When authorities prioritize bureaucracy over empathy, they strip individuals of their dignity and humanity. This systemic neglect fosters inequality, erodes trust, and perpetuates suffering. It is imperative that we demand accountability and compassion from our leaders, ensuring that every person is treated with respect and recognized as a vital part of our community.
Counter-claim
While some may argue that official disregard for people as human beings is a pressing issue, I contend it is overstated. Bureaucracies prioritize efficiency and order, often sacrificing personal touch, but this is a necessary trade-off for societal progress. Individuals must adapt to systems rather than expect personalized attention. Focusing on this perceived problem distracts from more pressing issues like economic stability and technological advancement, which ultimately benefit society as a whole.
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Aggravates
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Strategy
Value
SDG
Metadata
Database
World problems
Type
(D) Detailed problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
Government » Government
Management » Administration
Mankind » Human
Social activity » Social services » Social services
Society » Individuals
Society » People
Content quality
Unpresentable
Language
English
1A4N
D8017
DOCID
11480170
D7NID
140609
Last update
Oct 4, 2020