Question Q17Explain how gender-based violence rooted in patriarchal values is antithetical to societal growthGS2GS1
Rooted in patriarchal values, gender-based violence, in all its manifestations, is antithetical to societal growth. Explain. (15 marks, 250 words)
Introduction
As per UN FPA more than 66% Women in India faces violence highlighting grim picture of gender-based violence.
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Main Body
Rooted in patriarchal values:
1Feudal society and deteriorating position of womens.
2Lack of land titles, economic opportunities due to social stigma
3Resistance to education— womens literacy - 64.63%, men—80.9% (Census 2011)
4Marital rape exception (Section 375)
5Sexual violence
6Dowry based demands and resultant values
7Societal resistance to justice of victims.
Manifestations of gender-based violence:
1Domestic violence
2Rapes & Sexual violence
3Violence to LGBTQ due to stereotypes at workplace
Antithetical to societal growth:
1Women rights violations and absence of bodily autonomy.
2Hinders economic growth as PIPR (2.1,2.4)
3Hinders holistic development of girl child.
4Psychological implications & mental health.
Additional issues:
7Lack of women public officers hinders proportionate justice.
8Lack of legislations and ineffective implementation.
Additional challenges:
5Resistance to reform by Justice Venue Committee recommended criminalization of marital rapes.
6Lack of values of society & sense of security.
Way forward:
1Awareness of constitutional safeguards visi 15, 16
2Effective implementation of legislation - Domestic Violence Act 2005, among Prabh Act.
3Legislate same-sex marriages.
4Better reporting and sensitization of law enforcement agencies.
These are necessary to achieve SDG-5 & 10 of gender and overall equality.
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Conclusion
These measures are necessary to achieve SDG-5 & 10 of gender and overall equality.
14 words
- Uses specific statistics
- Mentions legal framework (Section 375)
- Covers multiple dimensions of patriarchy
- References international data (UN FPA)
Topper
Komal Punia
AIR 6
Subject & Paper
GS2GS1
Topic
Salient features of Indian Society
Role of Women and Women's Organization
Gender-based Violence
Writing Stats
235
Total words
5
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