The State of Gender Inequality in India

Author : Gungun Kumari

Department of Commerce, MAHE

Subject: ​Indian Constitution

Instructor: Dr. Rahul Mishra

 Introduction
Gender inequality
is the social phenomenon in which men and women are not treated
equally. The treatment may arise from distinctions regarding legal,
social, and cultural activities. These affect women’s status in all areas
of life in society, whether public or private, in the family or the labor
market, in economic or political life, in power and decision-making,
as well as in social-gender relations. In virtually all societies, women
are in an inferior position to men.

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Causes of Gender Inequality

1. Poverty

2. Patriarchal setup in our Indian society

3. Lack of education

4. Lack of awareness

5. Poor medical care

6. Racism
 Measures Taken By The Government

• Various programs/Schemes that are intended for women’s development and empowerment are:

• The National Mission for Empowerment of Women (NMEW)

• Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas (DWCRA)

• Gender Sub Plan (under the 8th Five-Year Plan)

• Women Component Plan (under the 9th Five Year Plan)

• Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (RMK)

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 Constitutional Provisions

• Article 14
Article 14 of the Indian Constitution talks about equal status or equality before the law. Every person has equal status before the law and the State cannot deny it.

• Article 15
Article 15 prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, and place of birth. This article cannot prevent the State from making any special provisions for women and
children.

• Article 16
Article 16 states that there shall be equal opportunity for all citizens of India in matters of employment or appointment to any office.

• Article 39
According to Article 39 of the Constitution, the State shall make sure that men and women have an equal right to an adequate livelihood, there is equal pay for men and women, the economic
system does not result in the concentration of wealth, and the material resources are distributed to serve a common purpose.

• Article 42
The State shall secure humane conditions for work and for maternity relief according to Article 42 of the Constitution.

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 Legal Provisions
The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976

The Women’s Reservation Bill

The Hindu Succession Act, 1956

The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961

The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

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 Analysis of the Issue

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 Areas of focus
In order to eliminate violence and atrocities against women, the
following measures shall be undertaken :

. Expansion of women cells in police stations, encouraging women police stations, legal aid centers, family courts, and counselling centers

. Widespread dissemination of information relating to legal rights and human rights of women.

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 Summary
Although the Indian constitution has granted both men and
women equal rights, gender disparities continue to live and rule.
Indian society has always been the hub of this discrimination,
making women its victim. In the land where women are
Goddess's, the same Nation leaves a blot of atrocities and
inequality. But the government

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 References

• Gender Inequality afbeeldingen, beelden en stockfoto’s - iStock. (n.d.). Retrieved October 12, 2022, from https://www.istockphoto.com/photos/gender-
inequality

• Gender equality. (n.d.). UNICEF. Retrieved October 12, 2022, from https://www.unicef.org/gender-equality

• Soken-Huberty, E. (2022, May 1). 10 Causes of Gender Inequality. Human Rights Careers. Retrieved October 12, 2022, from
https://www.humanrightscareers.com/issues/causes-gender-inequality/

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