The Indian written constitution acts as an armour in ensuring rights for females inside the country. Several changes made to the Indian constitution also played a vital role in empowering women. Here are some significant amendments: 73rd Amendment Act (1992): reserved one-third of seats for wRead more
The Indian written constitution acts as an armour in ensuring rights for females inside the country. Several changes made to the Indian constitution also played a vital role in empowering women. Here are some significant amendments:
- 73rd Amendment Act (1992): reserved one-third of seats for women in rural local bodies, empowering women at the grass-roots level.
- 74th Amendment Act (1992): Reserved one-third seats for women in urban local bodies, thus ensuring their involvement.
- 86th Amendment Act (2002): Made education a fundamental right and thus indirectly empowered women through girls’ education.
- 102nd Amendment Act (2018): Provided constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) on issues concerning social and educational backwardness, among other issues faced by backward classes, including women.
- 103rd Amendment Act (2019): Offers 10% reservation for economically weaker sections (EWS) in higher educational institutions and government jobs, thereby benefiting many poor girls from needy homes.
- 128th Amendment Bill 2023: Reserves one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi for women.
Thus, collectively, these amendments are motivated by women’s empowerment and rights.
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Gender-based violence (GBV) has profound long-term psychological and societal impacts on women. Psychologically, survivors often suffer from chronic conditions such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. These issues can impair their ability to form healthy relationships, maintain employRead more
Gender-based violence (GBV) has profound long-term psychological and societal impacts on women. Psychologically, survivors often suffer from chronic conditions such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. These issues can impair their ability to form healthy relationships, maintain employment, and engage in community activities. Societally, GBV perpetuates gender inequality, reinforcing harmful stereotypes and limiting women’s participation in social, economic, and political spheres.
To build resilience and support systems that extend beyond immediate legal and medical responses, societies must adopt a multi-faceted approach:
By addressing the root causes and providing continuous support, societies can foster resilience and help survivors of GBV reclaim their lives.
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