I. Introduction
A successful democratic system not only has a functional procedural democracy but also has a cultural democracy.
II. What do the concepts of "Democratic Process" and "Democratic Culture" entail?
- Democratic Process is the way the political system chooses and replaces a political government.
- Democratic Culture is the way to inculcate progressive values in the political process.
III. Why is democracy a culture rather than a process?
- It develops sense of responsibility among masses.
- It creates economic opportunities.
- It provides freedom of speech.
- It gives fundamental rights to its citizens.
- It provides social security programs for upward social mobility.
- It brings social peace.
- It encourages political freedom.
- It delivers speedy justice.
- It increases opportunities for marginalized groups.
- It encourages transparency.
- It develops political stability.
- It holds leaders accountable for their policies.
IV. How democratic process devoid of democratic culture proves to be dangerous?
- It can result in authoritarian rule.
- It can lead to injustice in society.
- It can discourage freedom of speech.
- It can result in ethnic conflict.
- It can bring social evils.
- It can pave way for terrorism and extremism.
V. Conclusion
Democratic process devoid of democratic culture can result in the rule of the mob and social evil. On the contrary, democratic process in line with the democratic process will bring prosperity in all areas: social, political and economics.