The concept of ‘creative society’ refers to a phase of development of a society in which a large number of potential contradictions become articulate and active. This is most evident when oppressed social groups get politically mobilised and demand their rights. The upsurge of the peasants and tribals, the movements for regional autonomy and self-determination, the environmental movements, and the women’s movements in the developing countries are signs of emergence of creative society in contemporary times. The forms of social movements and their intensity may vary from country to country and place to place within a country. But the very presence of movements for social transformation in various spheres of a society indicates the emergence of a creative society in a country.
What does the author imply by ‘creative society’?
The concept of 'creative society' as described in the passage refers to a developmental phase where inherent societal contradictions become apparent and actively challenged. Statement 3 aligns directly with the opening sentence, which defines a creative society as one where "a large number of potential contradictions become articulate and active." Statement 4 is also consistent with the passage, which elaborates that this phase is most evident when "oppressed social groups get politically mobilised and demand their rights," indicating a growing consciousness among these groups regarding their human rights and upliftment. Therefore, both statements 3 and 4 accurately capture the author's implication of a 'creative society'.
Statement 1 is incorrect because the passage defines 'creative society' in terms of social contradictions, political mobilization, and demands for rights, without any reference to diverse art forms or literary writings. The text does not establish a connection between a creative society and artistic or literary incentives.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The passage explicitly states that a creative society emerges when oppressed groups become politically mobilized and demand their rights, thereby challenging existing social inequalities. This implies a rejection of social inequalities as the norm, rather than their acceptance. The very premise of a creative society, as presented, involves confronting and transforming these inequalities.