Society

Our society today is far from ideal. People formally entering society without the protection of authorities commonly found in school are often warned that it is a "dog-eat-dog world out there." In simpler terms, this means that society is unfeeling and strives only for results; the process does not matter (contrary to what the education system indoctrinate their pupils with). The constant fight to obtain certificates, that prove one's ability, bears witness to this. It is very unlikely that one might find non-scholars working in big MNCs, though it must be admitted that some scholars end up in low-paying, low-skilled jobs.

One might feel hopeless in the realisation of the seemingly complex problem that continues to weave itself into the fibre of society. Yet, the solution is not something that requires the philosophical minds of highly established researchers to be formulated. One only needs to think back upon past experiences to find the answer. Put together, the memories only suggest one answer -- though basic and simple, it is this: a lack of trust amongst our fellow human beings. Though inter-personal relationships has, in many cases, been encouraged by our government, the problem has still assimilated, subtly but surely, into many levels of our environment.

In the working world, scholars are regarded as more capable as they bear papers of proof. Yet, it is usually the "common men" that possess the efficiency. Comparatively, the scholars are hence less worth the pay. Still, it is the scholars that often land in the high-paying jobs. Why is there such a scenario? The answer is simple: employers do not trust how one may present oneself. Instead, they wrongly believe that it is one's achievements that truly desribes one's character and that it is not one's actions or words that reveal this accurately.

Even in school, one can only be absent with a doctor's medical certificate (MC), as proof of authenticity of "excuse" for absence. Even a parent's letter is currently unaccepted; It is as though society is undermining the parents' authority and now do not trust them. What if the parents were doctors? What about the seeming ease in obtaining an MC from private practioners as compared to general ones? What if a family cannot afford a doctor? What if the sickness is simple to treat (like fever is treated with paracetamol)? Such possibilities, though apparent, remain something "minor" in society's minds and are hence not to be taken into account.

Apparently, focusing on achievements aim at increasing the efficiency of the nation by ensuring that its people contribute maximally to society. Yet, despite the loopholes present in such dreams, society remains insistently oblivious. Although continuing in such practices clearly bring no benefit, it brings society a sense of satifaction. After all, when a system of measure is set in place, it makes the selection of suitable applicants and the decision to trust a child's claim of sickness so much more simple. Even if the measure is inaccurate, at least it provides justification for the choice.

As such, though the path to take is simple, changing the societal structure and habits to walk on this way is almost impossible. Hence, society will always fall very short of the perfection as perceived by people.