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Aditya Heyday UpadhyayAIR 154· 2023

Question Q17ExplainGS2GS1

Rooted in patriarchal values, gender-based violence, in all its manifestations, is antithetical to societal growth. Explain.

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Introduction

Indo ranks (35th among) 14.6 countries in global Gender Gap Index with one of worst record being Poor record in gender based crime.

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Main Body

Rooted in Patriarchal values:

Violence: Bullying in Schools, Bride Harassment, Domestic Violence, Bride Price/Violence
1Originate from religious beliefs that women [are] Sub-servant to men.
2Disguised status of human and tracking women as objects meant for enjoyment and Labour.
3Do not recognize autonomy and bodily integrity of women.

How this is antithetical to societal growth:

1Social evils of sati, widow exploitation, infanticide push society backwards.
2A feeling of fear and sadness amongst women which is detrimental to their growth.
3Youth get wrong values which leads to vicious cycle of patriarchy.
4Economic Loss of economic value of women in technical, artistic work. Rapes, Harassment deter economic investment due to instability.
5Dependence of women on spouse, family due to inability to work freely.
6Diplomatic issues: Paint picture of backward society ("Poor heritage"), Inter-Sectional Tourism to the country, Position of 4th power in world [loss] of diplomatic leverage.

Solutions - How to better Gender Based Violence:

Government:

Strict implementation of Homestead domestic violence Laws
Laws for Bhatta disposal of care/daresay cases
1st Track Court

Pi Mahila Samman:

TCCs cause of discontinued treatment
Awareness to stop + combat violence
Delivery of health, educators Benifits

NGO/SHG:

Leadership position to women
Modification of pervasive societal practices

Community Leader:

Community Punishment for violence
Public condemnation of facilities

Conclusion: Advancing SDG-5 and cutting Aurat Kaad calls for end to gender violence in all forms.

[Diagram of solutions framework for addressing gender-based violence - see diagram description]

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Conclusion

Advancing SDG-5 and cutting Aurat Kaad calls for end to gender violence in all forms.

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Diagram

Patriarchal values concept map showing: Violence (Bullying in Schools, Bride Harassment, Domestic Violence), Dowry, Bride Price/Violence

  • Comprehensive coverage of multiple forms of gender-based violence
  • Structured analysis with clear causation (patriarchal roots → manifestations)
  • Multi-dimensional approach (social, economic, diplomatic impact)
  • Use of India's Global Gender Gap ranking as contextual anchor
  • Clear distinction between origins and consequences

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Topper

Aditya Heyday Upadhyay

AIR 1542023

Subject & Paper

GS2GS1

Topic

Indian Society

Gender and Gender-based Violence

Gender-based violence rooted in patriarchal values

Writing Stats

295

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