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Aditya Agarwal

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Main Body

Analysis of options for addressing the failure of duty of civil servant to take action against injustice:

Option 2: Notice to religious leaders to allow women entry and legal action if not followed.

Needs:

Hard approach to ensure equality
Legal principles use to punish guilty
Constitutional principles followed

Demerits:

May lead to clashes and riots
Outer compliance may not lead to inner change
Women may still be discriminated elsewhere

Option 3: Meeting with community leader and explaining the situation. Persuasion to change between actions if not followed. Additional forces to control law and order in case of trust.

Needs:

Ensure women rights are followed
Stop any untoward incidents or riots early

Demerits:

Soft approach of persuasion along with fear of hard power
May still lead to women discrimination at other places

Demerits of soft approach:

Soft approach of persuasion along with fear of hard power
May still lead to women discrimination at other places

Rationale for choosing 3rd option:

✓ Ensure the constitutional values and human rights to women equality.

✓ Social evil of women discriminations by restricted temple entry reduces.

✓ Change in women status in society

Long term course of action:

Gender equality studies in institution
Job opportunities for women empowerment
Improved GER of women in school and colleges
Strict laws and their implementation
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Conclusion

The 106th Constitutional Amendment is a step in right direction toward the inclusion of women in the society and their equality.

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  • Systematic comparison of options
  • Consideration of both hard and soft approaches
  • Recognition of practical challenges
  • Mentions constitutional framework

Topper

Aditya Agarwal

Subject & Paper

GS4GS1

Topic

Social Issues

Women

Gender equality and religious discrimination

Writing Stats

253

Total words

5

Paragraphs

16

Bullets

analytical and structured

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