people may have a mix of goals.Explain
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For development, people do look at a mix of goals-which not only focus on seeking/earning more income but also on non-material aspects like equal treatment, respect of other, dignity of labour, a safe and secure work environment, pollution free surroundings...
It is true that for development, people look at a mix of goals, e.g. :
(i) If women are engaged in paid work, their dignity in the household and society increases. So dignity is an important goal.
(ii) However, it is also the case that if there is respect for women there would be more sharing of housework and greater acceptance of women working outside.
(iii) A safe and secure environment may allow more women to take up a variety of jobs or run a business. These are goals other than income. Hence development goal is not only for better income but for other important things in life.
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People may have a mix of goals. This statement can be justified by the following reasons -
- Common goals - There are some goals which are common to all such as friendship, income etc.
- Different goals - For a farmer goal is to get higher price for their products yet for an unemployed youth it might be employement opportunities.
- Conflicting goals - industrialist may want dams to build hydroelectric project but such dams may leave the tribal people homeless.