Anshika Verma

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Lekhny post -15-Mar-2024Salute of womenhood(Part 2)

Title :  Salute of womenhood

Sub Title : Women rights in India

Rights of Women in India have seen significant progress over the years, yet challenges persist, reflecting deeply ingrained societal norms, cultural practices, and systemic barriers. Here are some key aspects of women's rights in India:
**Legal Rights**: India has a robust legal framework to protect women's rights, including laws against dowry, domestic violence, sexual harassment, and female infanticide. The Constitution of India guarantees equality before the law and prohibits discrimination based on gender.
**Employment**: Women in India face challenges in accessing and retaining employment opportunities, particularly in sectors such as technology and manufacturing. Gender pay gaps persist, and women are often concentrated in low-paying and informal sectors.
**Violence Against Women**: Gender-based violence remains a significant issue in India. Cases of rape, dowry-related violence, acid attacks, and honor killings continue to be reported. While laws exist to address these crimes, implementation and enforcement remain inadequate.
**Education**: Despite efforts to promote education for girls, there are still disparities in access to education, particularly in rural areas. Factors such as poverty, early marriage, and cultural norms often hinder girls' enrollment and retention in schools.
**Political Representation**: While women have made strides in political representation, with constitutional provisions for reservations in local government bodies, their representation at higher levels of governance remains low. Women continue to be underrepresented in legislative bodies and decision-making positions.
**Healthcare**: Women in India face challenges in accessing quality healthcare, particularly in rural and marginalized communities. Issues such as maternal mortality, reproductive health, and access to family planning services remain areas of concern.
**Women's Empowerment**: Various government and non-governmental organizations are working to empower women through initiatives such as skill development programs, entrepreneurship training, and awareness campaigns on women's rights.
**Legal Reforms**: Efforts are underway to strengthen legal mechanisms and improve access to justice for women. Amendments to existing laws, such as the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (Nirbhaya Act), aim to enhance the safety and security of women.
**Changing Attitudes**: Despite challenges, there is a growing awareness of women's rights in India, fueled by advocacy efforts, social movements, and increased media coverage of gender issues. Changing attitudes towards gender equality are slowly taking root, paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable society.






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Abhinav ji

30-Mar-2024 08:09 AM

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Reena yadav

29-Mar-2024 11:01 AM

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Punam verma

29-Mar-2024 08:03 AM

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