<span>There are several principles of democracy. In a democratic society, everyone is
equal. This means that they have the
same rights no matter who they are. The
laws and institutions are based on fairness and impartiality. This means no one
gets preferential treatment. Ideas come from individuals and those ideas are shown
to a council who vote on it. People have
the right to express their ideas in a democratic society. Though the majority holds power, the minority
and absentee members’ rights will be respected.
Whether you are from the majority or minority, you have rights and those
rights allow you to take part in important discussions or events. Systems and procedures in a democratic
society is done in openness where everyone has the right to know the whole
truth. Leaders and officials are chosen
by the people through an election process.
When their term of office ends, they return to civilian life. Power in all
branches of government is shared equally.</span>
De Beers enjoyed dominant position and control of the
diamond industry. As a result, it held control of market supply and demand
dynamics and drove the diamond prices. This was as a result of massive diamond
discovery in South Africa.
Women are likely to experience domestic abuse in a relationship,around 85% in comparison to a males 15%.Around 1 in 5 women suffer physical violence from their partner.
