At the social level, it isn't that prevalent. Economically also, the decrease percentage has been significant. Politically, judicially and domestically yes it is very widespread. It poses a serious problem, especially with comments such as the one by Sunni leader Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musliar on Saturday, in which he deemed women only fit to deliver children.
It has not been once, but many a times that I have got into arguments with my friends and relatives regarding simple statements that casually slip out of their mouths. How the main motive of any female in our society is to get ready for marriage and run a family and give her career a backseat clearly bring out the backward mindsets of our society in this twenty first century. Political representation of women at the union level holds no reservations to make them rise and the statements given by our dear democratically elected leaders like Sharad Yadav and Digvijay Singh have ridiculed women by objectifying them. Unless this mindset doesn't change, any technogical advances won't matter because women after all form half of the population on earth.
True, there is a large room for improvement. But at least we are still miles ahead of countries like Yemen. Where the gap between the lives of men and women is considered virtually unbridgeable. It is evident in basically all spheres of life there. The literacy and health rates of women, along with the parliamentary positions held by them are far below those of men. It paints quite a clear and disappointing picture for the world to see.
India is a very diverse country. And in my opinion, the upper strata of society is devoid of gender discrimination to a very large extent. It is only in those communities where education and financial stability still haven't seeped in, where we see and hear instances of the preference of the boy child over the female. But only when each and every household of India begins to treat the girl and boy as equal, only then will we have an India free of gender discrimination. We still have a lot to do to attain this status, but we have the potential to do so!
Definitely gender discrimination still exists poorly in India. It will be extremely idealistic to believe that India has improved in the way women are represented by society. Have we changed ? Yes. But there is still a long way to go. It is a systemic issue, not something that can change with minor reforms in movements. And comparison with Yemen brings out nothing because it still doesn't change the fact that women still feel afraid of going out late at night alone, or wearing the clothes they wish to wear.
Gender discrimination continues to be an enormous problem within Indian society. Traditional patriarchal norms have relegated women to secondary status within the household and workplace. This drastically affects women's health, financial status, education, and political involvement. Women are commonly married young, quickly become mothers, and are then burdened by stringent domestic and financial responsibilities. They are frequently malnourished since women typically are the last member of a household to eat and the last to receive medical attention. Additionally, only 54 percent of Indian women are literate as compared to 76 percent of men. Women receive little schooling, and suffer from unfair and biased inheritance and divorce laws. These laws prevent women from accumulating substantial financial assets, making it difficult for women to establish their own security and autonomy.
Gender discrimination has always been an issue of concern in India. Though the problem has declined, as compared to the last century, probably ; India still has a long way to go before gender equality can exist in its true sense. The fact that India has always been a patriarchal society makes it further difficult for gender equality to be implemented. At the rural level, the situation is pitiful. Education and spreading awareness are important means of bringing about a change in our society. Everyone needs to come together to help with this cause.
Gender Discrimination is prevalent in India. Yes, it has significantly declined but is still rampant in the rural areas. Two factors which can help assess the discrimination faced by women are: 1) Literacy 2) Employment
LITERACY A 2015 report shows that among the age group of seven year and above, the male literacy rate was registered at 83 per cent vis-a-vis the female literacy rate of 67 per cent. In the rural areas, nearly 4.5 per cent of males and 2.2 per cent of females completed education level of graduation and above, while in urban areas 17 per cent of males and 13 per cent of females completed this level of education.
EMPLOYMENT In 2013, India had the "Highest gender gap in employment rates." Although the influx of women in employment had increased but still the men and women employment ratio was at 60 : 40.
With these numbers staring us right in the face, we cannot ignore the harsh reality. But what we can do, is to start helping to improve gender equality in India. Campaigns like HeForSheIndia are already working towards this cause. So if this is something that really matters to you, join the Solidarity Movement for Gender Equality!
At the social level, it isn't that prevalent. Economically also, the decrease percentage has been significant. Politically, judicially and domestically yes it is very widespread. It poses a serious problem, especially with comments such as the one by Sunni leader Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musliar on Saturday, in which he deemed women only fit to deliver children.
ReplyDeleteIt has not been once, but many a times that I have got into arguments with my friends and relatives regarding simple statements that casually slip out of their mouths. How the main motive of any female in our society is to get ready for marriage and run a family and give her career a backseat clearly bring out the backward mindsets of our society in this twenty first century. Political representation of women at the union level holds no reservations to make them rise and the statements given by our dear democratically elected leaders like Sharad Yadav and Digvijay Singh have ridiculed women by objectifying them. Unless this mindset doesn't change, any technogical advances won't matter because women after all form half of the population on earth.
ReplyDeleteTrue, there is a large room for improvement. But at least we are still miles ahead of countries like Yemen. Where the gap between the lives of men and women is considered virtually unbridgeable. It is evident in basically all spheres of life there. The literacy and health rates of women, along with the parliamentary positions held by them are far below those of men. It paints quite a clear and disappointing picture for the world to see.
ReplyDeleteIndia is a very diverse country. And in my opinion, the upper strata of society is devoid of gender discrimination to a very large extent. It is only in those communities where education and financial stability still haven't seeped in, where we see and hear instances of the preference of the boy child over the female. But only when each and every household of India begins to treat the girl and boy as equal, only then will we have an India free of gender discrimination. We still have a lot to do to attain this status, but we have the potential to do so!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely gender discrimination still exists poorly in India. It will be extremely idealistic to believe that India has improved in the way women are represented by society. Have we changed ? Yes. But there is still a long way to go. It is a systemic issue, not something that can change with minor reforms in movements. And comparison with Yemen brings out nothing because it still doesn't change the fact that women still feel afraid of going out late at night alone, or wearing the clothes they wish to wear.
ReplyDeleteGender discrimination continues to be an enormous problem within Indian society. Traditional patriarchal norms have relegated women to secondary status within the household and workplace. This drastically affects women's health, financial status, education, and political involvement. Women are commonly married young, quickly become mothers, and are then burdened by stringent domestic and financial responsibilities. They are frequently malnourished since women typically are the last member of a household to eat and the last to receive medical attention. Additionally, only 54 percent of Indian women are literate as compared to 76 percent of men. Women receive little schooling, and suffer from unfair and biased inheritance and divorce laws. These laws prevent women from accumulating substantial financial assets, making it difficult for women to establish their own security and autonomy.
ReplyDeleteGender discrimination has always been an issue of concern in India. Though the problem has declined, as compared to the last century, probably ; India still has a long way to go before gender equality can exist in its true sense. The fact that India has always been a patriarchal society makes it further difficult for gender equality to be implemented. At the rural level, the situation is pitiful.
ReplyDeleteEducation and spreading awareness are important means of bringing about a change in our society. Everyone needs to come together to help with this cause.
Gender Discrimination is prevalent in India. Yes, it has significantly declined but is still rampant in the rural areas. Two factors which can help assess the discrimination faced by women are:
ReplyDelete1) Literacy
2) Employment
LITERACY
A 2015 report shows that among the age group of seven year and above, the male literacy rate was registered at 83 per cent vis-a-vis the female literacy rate of 67 per cent. In the rural areas, nearly 4.5 per cent of males and 2.2 per cent of females completed education level of graduation and above, while in urban areas 17 per cent of males and 13 per cent of females completed this level of education.
EMPLOYMENT
In 2013, India had the "Highest gender gap in employment rates." Although the influx of women in employment had increased but still the men and women employment ratio was at 60 : 40.
With these numbers staring us right in the face, we cannot ignore the harsh reality. But what we can do, is to start helping to improve gender equality in India. Campaigns like HeForSheIndia are already working towards this cause. So if this is something that really matters to you, join the Solidarity Movement for Gender Equality!