Question Q.8GS2GS2
Q.8) Throw light on the legal frameworks that are in place to ensure women's safety in India. What further steps are needed to enhance their safety and well-being?
Main Body
India's female labour force participation has risen to 39% backed by stringent legal frameworks ensuring women's safety. Legal Frameworks for Women's Safety: (1) Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act (POSH Act)based on Vishnukla Guidelines. (2) Domestic Violence Act, 2005to safeguard women in enclosed familial spaces. (3) Dowry Prohibition Actto protect women from dowry violence. (4) Sati Prohibition Actto eradicate the evil practice of Sati. (5) BNS, 2024contains stringent regulations for rape, etc.
6Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) - protecting the safety of children. (7) PCPNDT act - criminalises informing parents about the sex of the child → protects from female infanticide. Further steps needed to ensure safety: Strong Criminal Justice System → fast track disposal of case → increase convictions → Special Fast Track Courts → Specialised law and order. Social Steps → Information, education, awareness → Attitudinal change → Dismantling patriarchy at workplace. Above steps, with gender-sensitive law enforcement will go a long way in ensuring safety of women.
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Conclusion
Above steps, with gender-sensitive law enforcement will go a long way in ensuring safety of women.
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Diagram
Flowchart showing Strong Criminal Justice System and Social Steps needed for women's safety
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Topper
GAURAV CHOPRA
AIR 832025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections - Performance, Mechanisms, Laws and Institutions
Women's Social Capital
Legal Frameworks for Women's Safety
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191
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