Question Q17GS1GS1
Rooted in patriarchal values, gender-based violence, in all its manifestations, is antithetical to societal growth. Explain.
Main Body
Patriarchy is a system of attitudes & values in which women are perceived inferior than men and are dominated & oppressed by them.
Manifestations of gender based violencepatriarchal values
1Female foeticide & infanticide → due to male son preference → to prevent giving dowry → idea of 'paraya dhan' (someone else's capital)
2Poor nutrition to girl child to → give the share to son
3Mental violence
excessive objectification => expectation in media to uphold societal beauty standards
4Lack of education, financial independence
5Housewifization / private patriarchy → against widening reproductive domestic violence during productive sectors with wife heading & marital rape & suicide
6Obstetric violence during pregnancy
abusive words during delivery & lack of care & nutrition - eg high anemia
5Mental violence
excessive objectification => expectation in media to uphold societal beauty standards
4lack of education, financial independence
5'Housewifization' / private patriarchy → against widening reproductive domestic violence rate & marital rape & suicide
6Obstetric violence during pregnancy
abusive words during delivery & lack of care & nutrition - eg high anemia
Sexual harassment at workplace.
Antithetical to societal growth
1Erodes values of equality & social justice.
2Prevents economic growth → poor women labor force participation (PLFS → L.S.Y)
3Prevents public participation of women in politics, urban spaces
4Against Constitutional morality (Art has enacted Posh Act, PCPNDT Act, stand & schemes like Stand-Up India for women empowerment, required to awaken SDG-5.
4Governing forms → cyber violence, tech assisted violence
(a)'Culli deals'argued austoned Muslim women (Intersectional form of violence)
Antithetical to societal growth
1Erodes values of equality & social justice.
2Prevents economic growth → poor women labour force participation (PLFS → L.S.Y)
3Prevents public participation of women in politics, urban spaces
4Against Constitutional morality & Govt has enacted Posh Act, PCPNDT Act & schemes like Stand-Up India for women empowerment, required to awaken SDG-5.
333 words22 paragraphs4 bullet points
- Comprehensive enumeration of manifestations
- Clear connection between patriarchy and violence
- Specific examples provided (paraya dhan)
- Covers multiple dimensions of violence (physical, mental, economic, obstetric)
- Clear enumeration of societal impacts
- Connection to economic and political dimensions
- Reference to legal and policy frameworks
- Mention of SDG-5
- Addresses modern forms of violence (cyber, tech-assisted)
- Mentions intersectionality
- Clear policy framework reference
Topper
Aayushi Bansal
AIR 72024
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Gender-Based Violence and Patriarchy
Social Issues - Women and Society
Patriarchy and Gender-Based Violence
Writing Stats
333
Total words
22
Paragraphs
4
Bullets
Analytical and Policy-Oriented
Tone