CORRUPTION ISSUES: CAUSES, IMPACTS AND CURES

ADMINS REVIEWS.. Corruption is a reality in the political and social settings of modernity. There is no doubt that it is present in both domains. Socially, I think that there is a resurgence of economic corruption, or "white collar crime." Usually, when economic conditions are enduring challenge, the need to engage in economic corruption presents itself. There are many reasons for it. Greed, lust for increase power or control, or even just the belief that money stolen is somehow "better" than money earned are all reasons for its presence. Another reason for corruption in the realm of "white collar crime" is because the opportunity presents itself to these individuals who have some instant to be able to profit personally from such actions. The domain of political corruption results from individuals being able to use power in an unfettered manner and benefit for themselves or those associated with them. In this realm, government is an extension of their own notion of self and corruption helps to enhance this ego. In all of its different forms, I think that the primacy placed on self is the undercurrent of all forms of political corruption. In this light, both forms of social and political corruption are ends to which individuals, driven by the sense of self, move

Causes of Corruption

Corruption is both a major cause and a result of poverty around the world. It occurs at all levels of society, from local and national governments, civil society, judiciary functions, large and small businesses, military and other services and so on

For some, being corrupt may be the easiest way-or indeed the only way-to get what they want.

At times, a bribe may provide a convenient means of avoiding punishment. Many who observe that politicians, policemen, and judges seem to ignore corruption or even practice it themselves merely follow their example.  For some, being corrupt may be the easiest way-or indeed the only way-to get what they want. At times, a bribe may provide a convenient means of avoiding punishment. Many who observe that politicians, policemen, and judges seem to ignore corruption or even practice it themselves merely follow their example.  As corruption snowballs, it becomes more acceptable until it is finally a way of life. People with pitifully low wages come to feel that they have no option. They have to demand bribes if they want to make a decent living. And when those who extort bribes or pay them to gain an unfair advantage go unpunished, few are prepared to swim against the tide.  "Because sentence against a bad work has not been executed speedily, that is why the heart of the sons of men has become fully set in them to do bad," observed King Solomon.-Ecclesiastes 8:11.  Two powerful forces keep stoking the fires of corruption:
**selfishness **and **greed***. Because of selfishness, corrupt people turn a blind eye to the suffering that their corruption inflicts on others, and they justify bribery simply because they benefit from it. The more material benefits they amass, the greedier those practicers of corruption become.  "A mere lover of silver will not be satisfied with silver," observed Solomon, "neither any lover of wealth with income." (Ecclesiastes 5:10)  Granted, greed may be good for making money, but it invariably winks at corruption and illegality.