What intiatives have been taken by India to reduce gender gap in social, economic and political life, sofar?
Social stratification is understood to be a ranking of individuals in a society. Such rating is granular in nature as it looks at various aspects including, wealth, income, education, power among others. This therefore leads to the emergence of different layers of society with varying degree of privRead more
Social stratification is understood to be a ranking of individuals in a society. Such rating is granular in nature as it looks at various aspects including, wealth, income, education, power among others. This therefore leads to the emergence of different layers of society with varying degree of privileges and chances.
Theoretical perspectives of sociology admit that there is a possibility of movement, upward or downward, from one social stratum to another. Nonetheless, Contemporary society still bears the scars that social stratification has on its members. Those people who are born in the upper class have an easier time enjoying, amongst others, access to quality education, health care and social networks, thus perpetuating the socio economic divide. Structural forms of inequality such as racism and the gendered class discrimination works in curbing the chances of the few that are already marginalized.
Additionally, the distribution of wealth among the people has also changed in that the wealth has become concentrated and a few have grappled with meeting even the basic needs. As an effect, it encourages social kamikaze activities, increases the risks of regime change, and also deteriorates the status of human health. To mitigate the challenges, the formulation of the policies should focus on equalizing opportunities, decreasing intolerance and achieving even distribution of resources.
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India has undertaken several impactful initiatives to bridge the gender gap in social, economic, and political spheres, reflecting a commitment to gender equality and empowerment. Social Initiatives: The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme aims to improve the welfare of girls by promoting their educationRead more
India has undertaken several impactful initiatives to bridge the gender gap in social, economic, and political spheres, reflecting a commitment to gender equality and empowerment.
Social Initiatives: The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme aims to improve the welfare of girls by promoting their education and preventing female infanticide. This initiative combines awareness campaigns with incentives for girl child education, addressing deep-rooted gender biases.
Economic Initiatives: The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) provides financial support to women entrepreneurs, empowering them to start and expand their businesses. Additionally, the Stand Up India Scheme ensures access to credit for women and marginalized groups, fostering economic independence and growth.
Political Initiatives: The Reservation of Seats for Women in Panchayats ensures that women have a voice in local governance. The proposed Women’s Reservation Bill, although yet to be enacted, aims to reserve 33% of seats in Parliament and state legislatures for women, enhancing their representation at higher political levels.
Legal and Policy Reforms: India has implemented laws like the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act and the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act to safeguard women’s rights and ensure justice.
These initiatives collectively reflect India’s evolving approach to gender equality, striving to create a more inclusive and equitable society for women across all facets of life.
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