Money α Human Status in Every Sphere of Life: A Parameter of Human Relations

Abstract

Wealth/property has been a key determinant of an individual in our society historically. The different phases of a political-economic system (from the slave system to capitalism/imperialism) significantly occupy its social and economic relations. The struggle for socialism for strengthening the social health of people is a prime issue, and it is manifested by all the political parties in India in their electoral campaign. The socio-economic status of people generally defines the income of an individual through his/her intellectuality, that is, education is its key factor. The main focus is to maintain a harmonious relation determining the development and progress of a country. Unfortunately, rapid urbanization, new employment avenues as well as globalization have cultivated a world of consumerism, and the income pattern is not so much determined by education of an individual. Various venues of income give birth to corruption and other methods of easy money making. Consequently, the people become more prone to consumerism and violence. The respect/prestige of an individual is determined by how much money he/she earns and how he/she bears his/her life style and life choices. The human relations are defined according to wealth/money. The effect shows the broken family relations, violence within and outside family, and addiction to consumerism. Education has become a style of living. The value system in human relations is in crisis. The present paper examined the above issue through some case studies from both rural and urban areas. It described the crisis in human relations and shows how education has become a valueless input in our society.