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Aryan SirsikarAIR 175· 2025

Question Q.1) b)GS2GS2

Even with legal safeguards in place, instances of sexual violence against women persist. How can a 'change in attitude' help address this issue?

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Introduction

The Hema Committee on sexual harassment highlighted the pressing cases of sexual violence against women. Despite legal safeguards, instances continue.

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Main Body

The Hema Committee on sexual harassment highlighted the pressing cases of sexual violence against women. Despite legal safeguards, instances continue.

[Reasons for persistence of sexual violence]

Women's SafetyLargely of lack of action-taking, violence against womenreduce dowry-related deaths & domestic violence

[Causes of persisting sexual violence]

(c) Social: (i) patriarchal mindsetwomen as inferior (ii) Dowry & other brutal customschild marriage ≈ 27% (NFC)
(b) Legal: (i) Improper enforcement of laws(c) refuse to file FIR (ii) Apathy of government officials (iii) Slow trialsdelaying justice to (c) Nirbhaya Case took ≈ 10 years
(c) Cultural change of attitude to reduce sexual violence: (i) Using women as equalsirreversible autonomy & safety of women
(ii) Negative attitude towards dowry & other brutalreduce dowry-related deaths & domestic violence
(iii) Better compliance of lawscredible enactment (iv) Improved attitude of policeproactive towards & safe

'The measure of progress of a community is made by the degree of justice it its women's life' - Ambedkar.

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Conclusion

'The measure of progress of a community is made by the degree of justice it its women's life' - Ambedkar.

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Diagram

Hierarchical structure showing 'Causes of persisting sexual violence' with branches for Social causes (patriarchal mindset, dowry customs, child marriage), Legal causes (improper law enforcement, apathy of officials, slow trials), and Cultural change required (women equality, reduced dowry practices, better compliance, improved police attitude).

  • uses relevant case studies and committees
  • addresses multi-dimensional approach - social, legal, cultural
  • connects attitude change with concrete outcomes

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Topper

Aryan Sirsikar

AIR 1752025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections - Performance, Mechanisms, Laws and Institutions

Women's Social Capital

Sexual violence against women and social attitudes

Writing Stats

216

Total words

8

Paragraphs

analytical and critical

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