“No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contribution of half its citizens.” Michelle Obama. Gender Equality refers to equal treatment of men and women and it recognizes the fact that gender in itself is a social construct. Challenges faRead more
“No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contribution of half its citizens.” Michelle Obama.
Gender Equality refers to equal treatment of men and women and it recognizes the fact that gender in itself is a social construct.
Challenges faced by women in achieving gender equality:
- Workplace Harassment: It has been widely reported that despite the existence of strict laws, women continue to face sexual harassment in the workplace, which forces many to leave their jobs and sit at home.
- Glass ceiling effect: Marilyn Loden gave this famous concept which argues that women are promoted to certain positions and not beyond that because there is a preconceived notion that women won’t discharge their duties if they occupy important positions.
- Work-life balance: Due to societal norms, women are expected to fulfill the duties of the house as well as their jobs. This creates an extra burden on women and hinders their performance in the workplace.
- Gender Pay Gap: UN reports reveal that women in the labor market earn 23% less than men globally. Social progress cannot come if we continue to ignore the contribution of women in the economic sector.
The position and involvement of women in the military has transformed over the course of this century due to the shifts in the social dynamic and progress on the issue of the women’s liberation. First of all, women took part in such civil occupations as supporting and auxiliary, and nursing during WRead more
The position and involvement of women in the military has transformed over the course of this century due to the shifts in the social dynamic and progress on the issue of the women’s liberation. First of all, women took part in such civil occupations as supporting and auxiliary, and nursing during World War 1 and World War 2. The entry of women in Indian Armed forces started soon after the independence in 1942 with Women’s Auxiliary Corps and then in 1943 Indian Army Medical Corps in which women majorly worked as doctors and nurses.
The arrival of a new decade the nineties constitutes a major turning point with the commissioning of women as officer like in any other organisation but in Indian Armed Forces, not in medical stream only. At the turn of the 21st century, women took on combat support positions, especially in the IAF and INC. For instance, in the year 2015 the Indian Air Force recruited the first female fighter pilots.
Some of the latest are Supreme Court order come in July 2020, allowing women permanent commission in Indian Army and sending them to command also. Women’s roles have thus evolved from supporting roles and limited positions, to combat, administrative and leadership roles hence appreciable progress in the military on gender diversity.
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