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Women

Women, as a vulnerable section, face systemic gender-based discrimination and disadvantages. Measures like reservations, financial inclusion, skill development, and violence prevention laws aim to ensure women’s equality and empowerment.

Specialized bodies like the National Commission for Women monitor issues and advocate for women’s rights. Women’s self-help groups and NGOs also play a vital role in enhancing their social, economic, and political participation.

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Debanshi Bose
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Asked: July 10, 2024In: ,
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  1. Paromita
    Paromita Learner

    Gender equality implies that the interests, needs and priorities of both men and women and girls and boys are taken into consideration recognizing the diversity of different groups and that all human beings are free to develop their personal abilities and make choices without the limitations set byRead more

    Gender equality implies that the interests, needs and priorities of both men and women and girls and boys are taken into consideration recognizing the diversity of different groups and that all human beings are free to develop their personal abilities and make choices without the limitations set by stereotypes and prejudices about gender roles.

    The government of India has implemented many initiatives to promote gender equality which includes:

    • Legal Protections: The government has enacted laws to protect women such as domestic violence act 2005, the dowry prohibition act 1961, and the prohibition of child marriage act 2006.
    • Financial inclusion: The government has implemented initiatives to promote financial inclusion to women such as stand-up India and Pradhan Mantri Yojana.
    • Education: The government has implemented initiatives to promote education for women such as right of children to free and compulsory education (RTE) act, 2009
    • Employment: The government has implemented initiatives to promote employment for women such as the equal remuneration act,1976 which provides for equal pay for men and women for same work.
    • STEM education: The government has implemented initiatives to promote women in STEM fields, such as gender advancement for transforming institutions (GATI) initiative, which aims to develop a charter for gender equity in STEMM.

     

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  1. Sohini Sen
    Sohini Sen Begginer

    Empowering women is crucial for societal progress, as they are the cornerstone of the family. True empowerment occurs when women have full control over decision-making, are heard and respected, and can significantly influence social choices and decisions that impact society as a whole. InstitutionalRead more

    Empowering women is crucial for societal progress, as they are the cornerstone of the family. True empowerment occurs when women have full control over decision-making, are heard and respected, and can significantly influence social choices and decisions that impact society as a whole. Institutional and Social Changes needed for women encompass a broad range of areas to ensure equality and empowerment. Here are some key changes:

    Institutional Changes:

    Education: Providing equal opportunities, scholarships and encouraging girls to pursue STEM and other traditionally male dominated fields.

    Equal pay and employment opportunities: Implementing and enforcing equal pay for equal work across all sectors.

    Workplace policies: It should include flexible working hours, anti – harassment measures in line with sexual harassment of women at workplace act, 2013, career development programme for women, and mentorship opportunities leveraging platform’s like NITI Ayog’s women entrepreneur robust parental leave for both parents.

    Healthcare Access: It should ensure comprehensive reproductive health services through schemes like Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyaan[PMSMA]address maternal mortality , provide access to mental health services via the national mental health programme.

     

    SOCIAL CHANGES: 

    Challenging gender stereotypes:Launch awareness campaigns to dismantle harmful gender norms

    Economic Empowerment: promote economic empowerment through financial inclusion initiatives like Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna[ PMJDY] and Self Help Groups[SHGs]

    Legal Awareness: Conduct legal awareness programme to inform women about their rights and available legal recourse, supported by the National Commission for Women [ NCW]

    Support Services: Enhance support services for women, such as helplines, counselling and shelters for victims for violence and abuse, akin to the One Stop Centre Scheme[OCS]

    Empowering women through comprehensive institutional reforms and social changes fosters equality, enhances well-being, and drives sustainable social development.

     

     

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Asked: July 9, 2024In:
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How do you empower yourself and the women around you?

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  1. Yashasvee Bhandari
    Yashasvee Bhandari Begginer

    Empowerment begins with self-belief and action. For myself, I embrace lifelong learning, continuously seeking knowledge and skills to stay ahead. I set goals, break them into achievable steps, and celebrate small victories. By cultivating a positive mindset and surrounding myself with supportive indRead more

    Empowerment begins with self-belief and action. For myself, I embrace lifelong learning, continuously seeking knowledge and skills to stay ahead. I set goals, break them into achievable steps, and celebrate small victories. By cultivating a positive mindset and surrounding myself with supportive individuals, I reinforce my own strength and resilience.

    To empower women around me, I actively challenge stereotypes and advocate for equality, by being a part of two organizations (GirlUp RAWshni, a UN based initiative promoting Gender equality and Gender Sensitization Cell in the college) that challenge gender based discrimination and stereotypes. I mentor young women, offering guidance and sharing experiences to help them grow their careers and personal lives.

    In India, gender equality remains a significant challenge, but collective efforts can drive change. Promoting education for girls, encouraging women’s participation in the workforce, and advocating for policy reforms are crucial steps. By raising awareness and engaging in open conversations about gender biases, we can shift societal attitudes.

    Empowerment is about creating a ripple effect—when one woman rises, she lifts others with her. Together, we can build a more inclusive and equitable society where every woman has the opportunity to realize her full potential.

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Soumya Dyavanagoudar
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Asked: July 9, 2024In: ,
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We often hear about gender equality at work place may it be it terms of pay scale, job role or promotions. There’s debate that even women are equally responsible for this thing because they don’t ask for their rights or ...

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  1. Vaibhav Mishra
    Vaibhav Mishra Begginer

    The age-old debate! I'll provide a balanced perspective on this topic. Women's responsibility in achieving gender equality: While it's true that women can contribute to their own empowerment, it's crucial to acknowledge that societal structures, biases, and systemic barriers often hinder their progrRead more

    The age-old debate! I’ll provide a balanced perspective on this topic.

    Women’s responsibility in achieving gender equality:

    While it’s true that women can contribute to their own empowerment, it’s crucial to acknowledge that societal structures, biases, and systemic barriers often hinder their progress. Women face unique challenges that prevent them from asking for their rights or feeling confident in their abilities. Here are some reasons why:

    1. Socialization: Women are often socialized to prioritize others’ needs over their own, which can lead to self-doubt and a lack of assertiveness.
    2. Limited representation: Women are underrepresented in leadership positions, making it harder for them to find role models or mentors who can guide and support them.
    3. Gender bias: Unconscious biases and stereotypes can affect hiring, promotion, and evaluation decisions, making it more difficult for women to advance in their careers.
    4. Work-life balance: Women often bear the burden of domestic responsibilities, making it challenging to balance work and family obligations.
    5. Fear of backlash: Women may fear speaking up or advocating for themselves, as they might be perceived as being “difficult” or “aggressive.”

    Men’s responsibility in achieving gender equality:

    Men play a crucial role in creating a more equitable work environment. They can:

    1. Be allies: Support women in their careers, offer mentorship, and advocate for gender equality.
    2. Challenge biases: Recognize and challenge their own biases and those of others, promoting a more inclusive culture.
    3. Share responsibilities: Take on more household and childcare responsibilities to help reduce the burden on women.
    4. Create a safe space: Ensure that women feel comfortable sharing their concerns and ideas without fear of judgment or retaliation.
    5. Be patient and empathetic: Understand that women may need more support and encouragement to achieve their goals.

    Company’s responsibility:

    Organizations can also play a significant role in promoting gender equality:

    1. Policies and practices: Implement policies that promote equal pay, flexible working arrangements, and parental leave.
    2. Training and education: Provide training on unconscious bias, intersectionality, and inclusive leadership.
    3. Accountability: Hold managers accountable for promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
    4. Mentorship programs: Offer mentorship programs specifically designed for women, providing them with role models and guidance.
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Shikha Kumari
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Shikha KumariBegginer
Asked: July 9, 2024In:
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  1. Riddhima
    Riddhima Begginer

    One tactic to advance gender equality is gender mainstreaming. It entails the methodical inclusion of gender viewpoints and factors into all phases of the creation, execution, and assessment of policies, programs, and projects. Making sure that men and women gain equally and that inequality is not mRead more

    One tactic to advance gender equality is gender mainstreaming. It entails the methodical inclusion of gender viewpoints and factors into all phases of the creation, execution, and assessment of policies, programs, and projects. Making sure that men and women gain equally and that inequality is not maintained is the aim.

    COMPONENTS OF GENDER MAINSTREAMING-

    1. Creating inclusive policies means taking into account the distinct effects on men and women.
    2. Gender analysis is the process of evaluating before implementation the possible impacts of policies and programs on various genders.
    3. Education and Training: Offering staff, practitioners, and policymakers training on gender issues and mainstreaming strategies.
    4. Gender Expertise: Ensuring that organizations and decision-making bodies have advisors and experts on gender issues.

    IMPORTANCE OF GENDER MAINSTREAMING-

    1. Encourages Equality: Gender mainstreaming aims to end discrimination based on gender and encourage equal opportunities for people of all genders.
    2. Enhances Policy Outcomes: Programs and policies can be made more equitable and successful by taking gender viewpoints into account.
    3. Economic Benefits: Since gender equality permits everyone to fully participate in the economy, it can contribute to economic growth and development.
    4. Social Justice: It promotes human rights and social justice by addressing systemic injustices.
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Afifa Nomani
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Afifa NomaniBegginer
Asked: July 9, 2024In:
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“One is not born a woman but becomes one” – Simone de Beauvoir What do you understand by this statement, keeping the situations faced by women in past, in mind? Do you agree? Do you think that this ...

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  1. Safina Haider
    Safina Haider Begginer
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    Simon De Beauvoir was a French philosopher and feminist. Beauvoir mentions this quote in her Magnum Opus book 'The 'Second Sex' published in 1949. The work discusses the myriad of women-centric issues, inspiring equality and liberation of women from the shackles of economic dependency. Beauvoir tracRead more

    Simon De Beauvoir was a French philosopher and feminist. Beauvoir mentions this quote in her Magnum Opus book ‘The ‘Second Sex’ published in 1949. The work discusses the myriad of women-centric issues, inspiring equality and liberation of women from the shackles of economic dependency.
    Beauvoir traces the status of women from beginning till modern times through the methods of historical materialism and research. This refers to the influence of social and economic conditions on shaping the history and fortunes of women. The statement stands as the most historic argument for challenging the patriarchal code. By claiming “One is not born a woman; one becomes a woman, she argues that a woman is not born; she is gradually shaped by social and cultural factors. Her upbringing in certain parameters leads her to the process of ‘becoming’ a woman. Women acquire their roles from men and other members of society; biology has no role in this. Hence, womanhood is something that is attained by a woman rather than something innate.
    Beauvior’s stance also contributes to gender studies in questioning the construction of gender identity. The main issue lies in the social and physiological conditioning of women, which psychologically forces her to subscribe to her assigned ‘role’ as a woman.
    Physiological and social conditioning, both classical and operant, leads to changes in behavioural alterations in one’s identity. A woman is conditioned by her physiology, by virtue of her ability to bear children and by society. This is determined by conglomeration of external and internal agents, such as her father and teacher, in her milieu. She is also conditioned by societal expectations, rules, and treatment by institutions in both favorable and unfavorable ways. The expectations of society, regulations, and the favorable and negative treatment she receives from institutional or structural entities all condition her. This obligation leads to internalization of patriarchy by women further enhancing female subjugation. In present times, where women have united in raising their voice against all kinds of patriarchal-structural violences, it stands as a relevant argument to decipher the process of women’s identity formation, who are now dismantling the traditional norms and standards.

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Attisha Sharma
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Asked: July 9, 2024In:
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  1. Smriti Jha
    Smriti Jha Begginer

    de Beauvoir’s Second Sex came in as a radical wave to stir prevalent conception of women around the world. The central argument of The Second Sex is how women were never considered the primary sex but always relegated to being men’s Other.  She challenges subjugation and othering of women along withRead more

    de Beauvoir’s Second Sex came in as a radical wave to stir prevalent conception of women around the world. The central argument of The Second Sex is how women were never considered the primary sex but always relegated to being men’s Other. 

    She challenges subjugation and othering of women along with superficial parameters on which feminists argued equality. As discovered by Beauvoir, men and maleness take over the attribute of neutralness. Hence anything that is not male will be considered as the other. 

    She calls women’s being as incidental and inessential as opposed to essential. In a series of scathing comments, she attacks philosophers like Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas, who represent female nature as that afflicted with natural defectiveness and thereby deprecating her to an incidental being.

    She argues and rejects the conventional view where a woman’s body is considered as an hindrance, and her identity is only formed against masculine protest. 

    Beauvoir showcases how men have always been privileged with a feeling of collectiveness and shared experiences which has always lacked in women’s movements. She calls women’s issues more universal than isolated. For her, women live dispersed among men and they attach themselves more to fathers and husbands than other women. 

    She presupposes that differences between men and women emerged with the emergence of private property, which led to the conception of master and slave hierarchy, where men started acquiring property. She outlines necessary changes that would emancipate women and recover her Selfhood. Firstly, she argues that women have to be a part of the production process. She was in forefront for changes in social structures regarding legalizing abortion, contraception, education, and most importantly having financial independence from men.

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Avni Verma
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Avni VermaBegginer
Asked: July 9, 2024In:
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Why is to even in 21st century we find lack of representation of women in urban planning and decision making process

  1. Jinny
    Jinny Begginer

    In my opinion, it's because of the following reasons: 1. Historical Bias: In the past, urban planning and decision-making were mainly male dominated. This has continued to influence the present time whereby most of the decision makers are men. 2. Limited Educational Support: Fewer women go for careeRead more

    In my opinion, it’s because of the following reasons:

    1. Historical Bias: In the past, urban planning and decision-making were mainly male dominated. This has continued to influence the present time whereby most of the decision makers are men.

    2. Limited Educational Support: Fewer women go for careers related to urban planning due to absence of encouragement and support in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education.

    3. Discrimination Workplace: Women face workplace discrimination and biases during hiring and promotion processes thereby resulting in fewer women reaching leadership positions.

    4. Presence of Cultural Stereotypes: Deep rooted stereotypes within many cultures have made leadership and technical positions look like “man’s work”, discouraging women from joining or being promoted through these fields.

    5. Absence of Inspirations: There are very few female role models as well as mentors for female aspirant urban planners thus perpetuating this underrepresentation cycle.

    6. Lack of formulation of such policies: Insufficient policies and legislation to promote gender equality in urban planning roles can result in fewer opportunities for women.

    7. Advantages of Networks: Men often have more access to influential networks and professional connections, giving them an advantage in securing important positions.

    All these obstacles have minimized the chances of women participating in urban planning and related areas. Thus, opening up these barriers will let us achieve the increased representation of women in urban planning and decision-making processes.

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Afifa Nomani
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Afifa NomaniBegginer
Asked: July 8, 2024In:
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“One is not born a woman, but becomes one” – Simone de Beauvoir What do you understand by this statement, keeping the situations faced by women in past, in mind? Do you agree? Do you think that this ...

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  1. GHOST
    GHOST Begginer
    "One is not born a woman but becomes one"

    Simone de Beauvoir's quote "One is not born a woman, but becomes one" means that being a woman isn't just about biology; it's shaped by society's expectations and roles. In the past, women were often expected to focus on home and family, with limited opportunities outside these roles. For example, eRead more

    Simone de Beauvoir’s quote “One is not born a woman, but becomes one” means that being a woman isn’t just about biology; it’s shaped by society’s expectations and roles. In the past, women were often expected to focus on home and family, with limited opportunities outside these roles. For example, early 20th-century women fought for voting rights, challenging the idea that their place was only in the home.

    Today, while women have more opportunities, challenges like unequal pay and fewer leadership roles still exist. This quote reminds us that societal norms influence how we see gender roles and what we expect from women and men. It encourages us to think about how these expectations affect people’s lives and choices.

    In essence, de Beauvoir’s quote urges us to question and change outdated ideas about gender, promoting fairness and equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of gender.

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Aliya Sharma
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Aliya SharmaBegginer
Asked: July 1, 2024In:
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Maternal nutrition needs to be prioritized in order to lower the number of “zero food” children in India. Remark.

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  1. Kritika Nagpal
    Kritika Nagpal Begginer

    By prioritising maternal nutrition, the rate of 'zero food' children who are starving due to malnutrition could be cut in half. Here's how:   The Effect of Nutrition on Mother’s Health in Children: A healthy child depends on a mother's well-being. Undernourished mothers are more likely to giveRead more

    By prioritising maternal nutrition, the rate of ‘zero food’ children who are starving due to malnutrition could be cut in half. Here’s how:

     

    1. The Effect of Nutrition on Mother’s Health in Children:
      A healthy child depends on a mother’s well-being. Undernourished mothers are more likely to give birth to underweight or preterm children, which puts them at risk for poor nutrition and other health issues. It’s essential to get adequate nourishment both before and throughout pregnancy. It makes it possible to produce large amounts of high-quality milk, which is necessary for the growth and development of the baby’s immune system. Thus, eating a diet high in nutrients is crucial for lactating mothers.

     

    1. Ending the Malnutrition Cycle: A mother can sometimes unknowingly start a cycle of malnutrition and ill health that can continue for many generations, especially in a country like India. Ensuring mothers get enough nutrition breaks this cycle of malnutrition and poor health and results in healthier offspring. Moreover, Educating the mothers about childcare, nutrition, and their and their children’s health allows them to make decisions that are best for them.

    3 Economic and Social Benefits: Stronger maternal nutrition results in healthier children, which, in turn, eases the healthcare system and also lowers the price of treating the problems like malnutrition and many other health related disorders in children. Children having good health also have higher attendance rates in schools and, therefore, they are able to achieve better academically than the ones who are not healthy, which results in a more productive workforce and is beneficial to the nation as a whole.

     

    1. Taking necessary steps: The government has implemented many initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) and the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) that offer nutritional support to pregnant and nursing mothers and their children. Implementing them rightfully can really help in improving the problem of malnutrition and poor health of mothers and children in the country.

    In order to fully eradicate the issue of malnutrition among women and children, communities and societies are encouraged to support maternal health and nutrition through awareness campaigns and neighbourhood support groups. Even social media has proved to be very helpful in creating and spreading awareness regarding the serious issue of malnutrition and healthcare for mothers and their children.
    Ensuring maternal healthcare services, including routine check-ups, dietary assistance, and supplementation programs, are available, reasonably priced, and of the highest calibre.

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