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Srishti MishraAIR 95· 2023

Question 20GS1GS1

How does patriarchy differently impact the dynamics of the workplace vis the household?

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Main Body

Patriarchy is an ever-present social condition that is based on the false premise that men are 'better than women' and hence must dominate all spheres of life, whether at home or at the workplace.

Although patriarchy affects both the household and the workplace, the impact is differentiated:

1Division of labour as more possible at home than at work: e.g. household chores are left to women at home but such distant division is not possible at workplace.
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  • Clear definition of patriarchy
  • Identifies differentiated impacts
  • Uses division of labour as analytical framework
  • Provides household-specific examples

Topper

Srishti Mishra

AIR 952023

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Role of Women and Women's Organization, Population and Associated Issues

Patriarchy and Gender Dynamics

Patriarchy Impact on Workplace vs Household

Writing Stats

77

Total words

3

Paragraphs

analytical and comparative

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