NON LEGAL STRATEGIES FOR SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION

AUTHOR – MOHAMED THARIC ILAHI, LLM GRADUATE (CRIMINAL JUSTICE & HUMAN RIGHTS), AT SCHOOL OF LAW, PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY

BEST CITATION – MOHAMED THARIC ILAHI, NON LEGAL STRATEGIES FOR SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (11) OF 2025, PG. 513-519, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

ABSTRACT

For the development of a society, social changes are imperative. However, customs and traditions can pose a challenge in bringing about these changes. Society is accustomed to certain practices, and altering them can be a daunting task. The most effective way to bring about change is through the implementation of laws. Laws have the power to shape social change. Legal reforms have changed the face of many societies all over the world. Nevertheless, laws are not the only means of bringing about social transformation. Education, voluntary action, public opinion, moral principles, collective efforts, and social movements are equally important non-legal instruments that can bring about social change in civilised systems. If the social structure is inclined towards peace, justice, and harmony, desirable social changes will occur. This research paper will explore the non-legal strategies that have been instrumental in bringing about social change in India. Additionally, a critical analysis will be conducted to determine whether these non-legal strategies have indeed contributed to the development of society.

KEYWORDS: Social Change, Self – Respect, Discrimination, Social-upliftment.