Accommodation of Social Diversities:
Democracies are best suited to handle social differences, divisions, and conflicts. They develop procedures to conduct competition among groups, reducing the possibility of tensions becoming explosive or violent. Belgium successfully negotiated differences among ethnic populations through democratic means. However, for democracy to truly accommodate diversity, the majority must work with the minority, and rule by majority should not mean domination by a majority community based on religion, race, or language. Every citizen must have the chance of being in the majority at some point.
Dignity and Freedom of Citizens:
Democracy stands superior to any other form of government in promoting dignity and freedom of individuals. It recognises that all individuals are equal, at least in principle. For example, long struggles by women have created legal and moral recognition that equal treatment of women is necessary. Similarly, democracy in India has strengthened the claims of disadvantaged and discriminated castes for equal status and opportunity. Once these principles are legally recognised, people can wage struggles against injustice, which is impossible under non-democratic regimes.
Source: Chapter 5 — Outcomes of Democracy
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