Thread: what is the root cause of corruption?

What is the root cause of corruption? What do you think eh? The main cause of corruption is selfishness. Selfishness can be in the form of having a car, getting admission, in the form of donations, bribery, or even paying some bucks to reveal the secrets of security. People are very selfish and they are ready to do anything to fulfill their needs. This gives rise to corruption and the problems of the country.

what I have noticed that the main reason for corruption in our country is illiteracy and unemployment. People are not aware of their rights and duties which rich and powerful people take advantage of. The people exploiting poor are the main reason of corruption and crime.

Also sweetangel point of view is quite right. Selfishness is one of the most prominent reason for corruption.

Third point which also I noticed a lot is corruption is mostly because of people who don't have much time or avoid to spend time while going through the regular process of any official work.

@livelyfire: you are true to some point, but the root cause is only and only poverty. When people do not have money to feed themselves and their families then they tend to take bribe and few bucks to get the work done of some other people. all these are the reasons for these bomb blasts that takes place in countries which are poor. Definitely illiteracy and free time also the cause of corruption still I would go with the poverty.

@sweetangel: At last you find some points your way in my posts. . Poverty is one of the main reason for corruption, but it is like three headed weapon. So, one cannot ignore anyone of the aspect.

Originally Posted by livelyfire

@sweetangel: At last you find some points your way in my posts. . Poverty is one of the main reason for corruption, but it is like three headed weapon. So, one cannot ignore anyone of the aspect.

Exactly I cannot ignore you and your post as they do possess some sense. Still I am very much rigid and stays with the poverty as the main cause of corruption. Selfishness is another that can tops the chart and you can say that people when become more demanding and to satisfy their needs they usually give and take bribe and ready to do which ever work they get against their conscience. So, these are the most important reasons for corruption.

Corruption is like a Curse As the Indian Economy is growing at a fast pace so is the corruption in India.The country faced the maximum number of scams of the last one decade in 2010-2011.The 2-G Scam taking lead after the most popular
'Common Wealth Games' scam.

In my view the main cause is that government officials are given too much of liberty. They have no fear to lose their jobs so they work as they want. Lets just think of the private sector. Why do you think there is lesser corruption in private sector that public sector? Basically, in private sector there is strict monitoring and employees can lose their jobs if they are found guilty. If the crime is high, they can even be prosecuted. Whereas the case is not as such with public sector where employees are venile and are free to do anything.