If I am capable enough to do something for the majority, I should be able to generate enough power, happiness and wealth for myself and then multiply it to help others.
I should not harm another’s interests for my personal benefit. This is the core of ethics.
But at no point should it mean that I sacrifice my interests to help others. You cannot pour from an empty cup or still worse, a forcibly emptied cup.
I have seen several versions of such expectations.
- Indian families
The patriarchal set-up expects the woman to sacrifice her personal interest for the so-called ‘larger interest.”
- Toxic corporate culture
A plum assignment that one deserved is given to another, and then the first person is asked to help the other, less capable but favoured person in the organisational interest.
On the other hand, people in politics and business continue to milk the masses dry to suit their interests. They have mastered the art of showing that they are doing so. Unfortunately, the masses fall for these fake claims and support those who are silently destroying them.
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Women have a much better chance, but even in the UK there are occasions where they are not paid as much as men, especially in managerial positions.
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Nice response, Reena and it is not just India, as across cultures, women are disproportionately expected to prioritize family, caregiving, and community needs over their personal ambitions, careers, and their own interests. It is completely understandable to feel frustrated and cynical about how power operates, as history is filled with examples of leadership failing the public trust. People often comply because they do not have the time, resources, or access to specialize in policy analysis, financial auditing, or investigative journalism, making it easier for polished narratives to fill the gap.
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Thanks for the detailed reading and reply 🙂
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