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Harsh LodhaAIR 261· 2023

Question Q17Explain how patriarchal values and gender-based violence are antithetical to social growthGS1GS1

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

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Introduction

As per NCRB report, cases of domestic violence of women are seeing increasing trend which is cause of concern.

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Main Body

Rooted in patriarchal values:

Men are superior and women as secondary sex

Men more superior and women as asset of men
Men as a protector of women (rather than subordinate)

Different manifestations of gender based violence:

(A) Domestic violence - increased by 66% in 2021 as per NCRB.

Different manifestations of gender based violence:

(B) Dowry: form of violence

(C) Social media abuse & Trolling: form of mental harassment.

(D) Rapes, etc.: most heinous form of harassment & violence.

(E) Sexual harassment at workplace: acts as barrier for women entry.

Antithetical to social growth:

(A) Economic: Only 21% female labour force participation against 86% in USA. Women contribution affected due to glass ceiling due to which only 3% women leaders in care work sector noted.

(B) Social: Increasing patriarchal dominance over resourcesIncreasing women violence (viscious cycle)Woman movements (MeToo, etc.)
(C) Cultural: Degradation of indian culture (janani janma bhuteshu)Instances of rape and murder cases shaking justice system
(D) Political: Women participation in government law (7 ministers)Women leaders more efficient but rarely seen (18% M)Need of the hour is to work in line with SDG 5 and SDG 10 for equitable gender development.
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  • Uses official data source (NCRB)
  • Clear hierarchical breakdown of patriarchal structure
  • Provides quantitative evidence (66% increase)
  • Identifies root cause (patriarchal values)

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Topper

Harsh Lodha

AIR 2612023

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India

Role of Women and Women's Organization

Gender-based violence

Writing Stats

222

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8

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analytical, data-driven

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