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NIKITA VERMAAIR 30· 2081

Question 3GS3GS3

Though the 'Me Too Movement' helped in creating some murmur with respect to sexual harassment of women at workplace, it has failed to create a lasting positive impact on the work culture in India. Do you agree? (Answer in 150 words)

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The Me Too Movement was a replica of the global movement against sexual harassment and assault directed at women. Women came in front to share their stories about abuse. It gave a voice to voiceless women and helped raised issues. i calling out perpetuator perpetrators: Women named and shamed their abusers, most in powerful position. It was momentous that women attacked the taboo that had attacked them to be a victim and even forced them to resign from power. ii Workplace safety in public domain: Conversations on women safety that were earlier a whisper, now became loud and clear.

iv Rise in complaints registered: The number of complaints under POSH Act - Prevention of sexual harassment workplace (2013) increased. However, the movement remained momentary and could not bring substantial changes as: i Limited to social media outrage. Limiting itself to online posts, it failed to systematically bring a change in mindset and culture. ii Limited impact on women from smaller towns: The movement remained urban centric and urban elitist. Pragmatism and urban areas couldn't reach the poorer regions, or rural areas. iii Limited scope: Many members of LGBTQ community remained heteronormative paradigm and post 367 dilution men may should raise concerns. iv Limited structured change in bringing changes in the culture. Despite limitation, MeToo movement set the ball rolling and brought awareness regarding sexual harassment.

Corruption is a multifaceted problem sinking abuse of power, misalignment of each of integrity, fraud and deceit. Transparency Intentional ranked (85/180) India en the Index. Kautilya's view on corruption: 1. It is a part of human psyche. Difficult to track. 2. Natural, difficult to trace just like it is difficult to trace birds movement in sky. 3. Often, result of belief that there are paid less than their duty. Various ways to tackle corruption: i Implementation of Laws. Laws against corruption should be implemented in letter and spirit by addressing the gaps eg RTI, prevention of Corruption Act.

ii Stricter Punishment: Robust complaint and adjudication mechanism to be followed by hard send mechanismmonetary as jail provisions. iii Regular transfer: Transferring on regular basis, prevent officials from picking holes in system and exort common man. iv Strengthened Institutions: Anti corruption institutions like Lokayukta and LOKPAL, anti corruption bureau to be strengthened. v Protection to whistle blowers: Those reporting on corruption should be protected against any physical or mental damage. Corruption is a menace that has survived and thrived through ages. To fight the evil, it is imperative that individuals should cultivate a strong moral compass through practicing virtue vices.
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Despite limitation, MeToo movement set the ball rolling and brought awareness regarding sexual harassment. Corruption is a menace that has survived and thrived through ages. To fight the evil, it is imperative that individuals should cultivate a strong moral compass through practicing virtue vices.

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NIKITA VERMA

AIR 302081

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