Question 10Examine the need to rethinkGS2GS1
Given the deeply gendered impact of population control measures, examine the need to rethink the current approach of population control measures in India.
Introduction
Recently, several state governments have passed population policy that aims to limit number of children to two.
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Main Body
Despite various efforts by government to have a holistic approach to population control, the project has been gendered:-
Burden of:
Impact on health of mothers
Female sterilize & contraception is placed upon women
eg: Persistence on: IMPR-103
Dual Burden on women, Contraception & continued on women, confirmed to childcare etc
Change in approach:
1About timely jabs of less children etc.
24 As of contraceptives - Accessibility, Affordability, Availability, Quantity
3Destigmatization of male contraceptive
4Economic development & education to empower women
5Child ban on child labour, child care determined
6Focus on institutional delivery, registration of each child, natal & ante natal care & nutrition.
113 words8 paragraphs4 bullet points
Conclusion
The population control policy focused on empowerment of women & education has shown success (southern states have 2.2 TFR) and they must be adopted by other states with required modifications
30 words
- Clearly identifies gendered aspect of population policy
- References specific policy initiatives
- Addresses intersectionality of reproductive health and caregiving burden
Topper
Hrishikesh Alare
AIR 612022
Subject & Paper
GS2GS1
Topic
Role of Women and Women's Organization, Population and Associated Issues
Population and Associated Issues
Gendered impact of population control
Writing Stats
160
Total words
8
Paragraphs
4
Bullets
Critical and analytical
Tone