Gender Equity and Gender Equality in India: Need & Importance, Status and Govt. Initiatives

Author: Ms. Ramandeep Kaur

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/03020009

Abstract: This paper aims to discuss the major issue regarding GenderEquity and Gender Equality in our country. The social structure of India has been traditionally male dominant one. Women always have to depend on men and in their family, outside and throughout their life. From historic situation we can see different kind of gender inequality issues exist and women are facing those issues. For this study the sample comprised of 180 primary school teachers of govt. schools and 30 teachers of education colleges. Data collected by using qualitative method conducted focus group discussion and interaction sessions. The paper also explains the adopted measures to discuss Gender Equality Measures for development of any society. In this paper focuses to explain the key difference between Gender Equity and Gender Equality, status, need and importance to enhancing Gender Equality in present time. Furthermore, the article highlights some facts about gender inequalities and the UNESCO Agenda for ensuring gender equality in Indian context. The study also describes various types of Gender Inequality stated by Prof. Amratya Sen mentioning special focus on responsible factors which affects the development of our society. This paper also explains Govt. initiatives to be taken for removing Gender Inequality and ensuring equality to people. As a result by practical implementing of these policy initiatives, we can see a reforming change in the women’s social status in relation to every aspect.

Keywords: Gender Equity & Gender Equality, Gender Equality Measures, UNESCO, Gender Inequality, Policy Initiatives

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