What is care economy? Highlight the challenges associated with it and mention the steps taken to address them in India. (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
care economy is the background work within a household for provision of everyday services. Women constitute 75% of the care work burden (McKinsey)
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Main Body
'The economies are sun on the backs of women'
[Challenges]
-i: Perpetuate low female inclusion in public sphere eg Abeymal LFPR at 22.7%
-ii: Paternal discrimination against girl child eq highlighted by ASER in COWD survey
-iii: lack of status due to non inclusion in GDP
-iv: tagged in policymaking
Steps taken to address these:
-i: Elevation of status of women as Head of family in govt schemes eg WALIA & Ujwala scheme
-ii: Ensurance awareness for girl child to go to school & leave care work eg Beti Bachaao Beti Padhaao
-iii: Increase in marriageable age of women to 21 (PROPOSAL) can enhance education & skill
-iv: Health schemes can empower them
-v: Niti Aayog's report on gig economy recommends inclusion of women as platform workers
-vi: MTPR Act
Conclusion
Indian efforts have been significant but still need to go a long way for genuine equal society & skilled in economy
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- Clear definition provided
- Uses specific statistics (75%, 22.7%)
- References credible surveys (ASER)
- Connects to economic inclusion
Ishitha Kishore
Role of Women and Women's Organization
Women
Care economy
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