In a certain states of india there is a great imbalance in the male-female ratio. This is result of special treatment given to boys in the family. Why is it so? How can we change this mindset ? Write an article in 500-200 words on 'Gender Discrimination in Society'. You are Karuna

    Value points
  • imbalance in male female ratio
  • result of special treatment to boys
  • male-centric mindset
  • girls considered liabilities
  • dowry, one of the reasons
  • to go away after marriage
  • boys considered assets
  • but time has changed
  • women not inferior to men
  • excel in various fields
  • tackle this problem by educating the girls

Dear Student,
Given below are few points that will help you frame a complete answer.

a. Gender is a socially constructed term that sought to create artificial segregation in the society between men and women. It gets reflected in the sexual division of work and in the society’s mind set.
b. Women have become victims of the patriarchal society which establishes men’s domination as natural and inevitable.
c. We may have established Democracy formally that embraces the notion of liberty, equality and believes in enhancing the dignity of an individual but there exist a sharp contrast between theory and practise.
d. Rape, female infanticide, incidents of domestic violence, denial of opportunities for women have become an integral part of Indian Society and needs to be condemned.
e. A girl child is the future of our country. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain balance in the sex ratio.
f. Foeticide of the girl child has been prevalent in the country from ages old.
g. Domestic violence, etc. are practises that are against women empowerment.
h. It is believed that a girl child is a burden because of the evil of dowry.

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