Question Q.19GS2GS2

Women often form the backbone of grassroots movements in India, yet they remain largely invisible and excluded from the decision-making process. Examine. (15 marks, 250 words)

Introduction

From the independence movement, women have played an active role in grassroots movement like (Gandhi Bushi) and yet, their leadership roles are often limited - as seen by limited Government assembly participants.

32 words

Main Body

Women is the backbone of grassroots movement.

1Community mobilization - through DAY-NRLM & SHGs through women self - over 12 lakh households empowered economically.

2Socio-economic improvement - ASHA (on nurs) and Anganwadi workers' ensure health and literacy outcomes for citizens.

3Environment movement - (E) Chipko movement led by women (I) Jungle > unoccupied party.

(EE) DLIT and titled movement - Vandhi/Sat Anna has women spearheaded those movement.

(EE) Balakshmi anti-liquor movement - by women.

Exclusion of women from decision-making:

1Sarpanch Jeb Syndrome - over 40% female sarpanches don't take self allocation (Vidhabi) - cases

2Even in government led ministry - women leads in subordination/coordination roles.

3SV tiled titled movement like Silent Valley movement - women excluded from camlenation direction.

Reasons for exclusion:

1Patriarchy - norms and gender also restrict leadership participation.

1. Domestic Opportunity.

2. Lower acceptance by public (E.g. Kambi Headin defeat in USA).

2Lack 1) Economic and financial independence - limiting empowerment and participation.

3Limited awareness for women also. However, as Nande Youg says 'we can't presion it help if we age back' women must be empowered with leadership roles to ensure (1995 Beijing conference) such role mel.

199 words12 paragraphs

Conclusion

Women must be empowered with leadership roles to ensure (1995 Beijing conference) such role model.

15 words

Answer continues on next page

This is a continuation from previous page

Examiner score

0.8/10

Open original scan

Page 47

Topper

PRACHET

AIR 1932025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Development Processes - Role of NGOs, SHGs, Donors, and other Stakeholders

Roles of NGOs, Organizations

Women's role in grassroots movements and SHGs

Writing Stats

246

Total words

Paragraphs

analytical

Tone