A contentious issue concerns the reservation of government positions for women. While some claim that it undermines meritocracy and creates unfair advantages for women, others assert that it is essential to promote gender equality and provide women with opportunities to participate in decision-makinRead more
A contentious issue concerns the reservation of government positions for women. While some claim that it undermines meritocracy and creates unfair advantages for women, others assert that it is essential to promote gender equality and provide women with opportunities to participate in decision-making processes.
In countries where women have historically been underrepresented in leadership roles, having a certain percentage of government jobs reserved for women can, in my opinion, be beneficial in the short term. This may contribute to the creation of a representation that is more inclusive and diverse, resulting in better governance and decision-making that is more balanced.
But it’s critical to make sure the reservation system isn’t used too much or abused. To stop it from becoming a permanent arrangement, it is possible to implement a temporary quota system with specific criteria and a timetable. In addition, efforts ought to be made to address the underlying causes of gender inequality, such as social stereotypes and inadequate education, in order to guarantee that women are prepared to compete fairly with men for employment.
In the end, the key is to strike a balance between preserving meritocracy and advancing gender equality. A balanced strategy that combines reservations with efforts to remove systemic obstacles can contribute to the development of a society that is more representative and inclusive.
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Suffrage is something which is of very high importance and for this reason Britishers was not in favour of given was not in favour of giving Indian women the right to vote in 1952 elections. Significant milestones in history of women's suffrage around the world New Zealand became the first countryRead more
Suffrage is something which is of very high importance and for this reason Britishers was not in favour of given was not in favour of giving Indian women the right to vote in 1952 elections.
Significant milestones in history of women’s suffrage around the world
New Zealand became the first country in world when it allowed women to go for elections and vote as well. It was followed by Sweden, Norway and like minded countries and does they begin the enlightenment of women via the suffrage mode.
United States of America and United Kingdom also followed this later and in 1952 India to witness this. For this to happen a number of freedom fighters like Rabindranath Tagore, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Gandhi ji, Dr Ambedkar etc work the relentlessly and established a system where Britishers were not able to jio Paradise women suffrage and thus Indian women too got they are right to vote. Later on middle east countries like Saudi Arabia also made various rights for women available including the driving rights.
All this exemplifies and showcase that how women lead development is important not only in democracy but in theocracy and monarchy kay in democracy but in theocracy and monarchies as well.
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