How has technology enabled women to overcome patriarchal constraints and expand their engagement beyond traditional roles in India? (Answer in 250 words)
Introduction
Women comprise nearly half of the total population. But their LFPR according to PLFS is meagre 37.7 only.
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[Diagram showing patriarchal constraints over women with elements: lower education levels, not allowed to go outside, threat to women's safety, prejudices and stereotypes, glass ceiling, superstitions]
Because of the patriarchal constraints, women are forced to take up traditional roles like:
Use of technology in enabling women's engagement beyond traditional roles.
Through online commerce, they are engaging in market (Ex: Meesha app)
Through social media - Marketing products that are home made
Easy access to finance (Ex: PMFME for micro enterprises)
SHG - empowerment (Ex: Kudumbashree in Kerala)
Increase in service sector engagement (Ex: Software jobs in urban areas)
Easy access to legal protection (Ex: SHE teams in Hyderabad)
The engagement of women in multiple roles make the society inclusive. This helps in achieving SDG3 gender equality.
Conclusion
The engagement of women in multiple roles make the society inclusive. This helps in achieving SDG3 gender equality.
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Patriarchal constraints over women - showing interconnected factors including lower education levels, restriction from going outside, threat to women's safety, prejudices and stereotypes, glass ceiling, and superstitions
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Role of Women and Women's Organization, Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues
Role of Women and Women's Organization
Women empowerment through technology
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