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    DEPARTMENT NAME:- BMS (2022-2023) SEMESTER:- 1

    NAME OF THE STUDENT :- SWATI JAYPRAKASH SHARMA

    ROLL NO:- 46 CLASS:- FYBMS A

    NAME OF THE TOPIC:- STATUS OF WOMEN IN INDIA


     INTRODUCTION :-

     WOMEN ARE KNOWN FOR DELIVERING MULTIPLE ROLES EFFORTLESSLY PER DAY, AND THUS, THEY
    ARE CONSIDERED THE BACKBONE OF EVERY SOCIETY. THEY ARE CARING MOTHERS, LOVING
    DAUGHTERS, AND CAPABLE COLLEAGUES. THE BEST PART IS THAT THEY FIT THE BILL PERFECTLY IN
    EVERY ROLE.

     NONETHELESS, THEY’VE ALSO STOOD AS A NEGLECTED BUNCH OF SOCIETY IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF


    THE WORLD. IN TURN, IT HAS RESULTED IN WOMEN SURVIVING THE BRUNT OF UNEVENNESS,
    FINANCIAL TRUSTWORTHINE SS, OPPRESSION, AND DISTINCT SOCIAL EVILS.
    “You can tell the condition of a nation
    by looking at the status of its women.”

     The status of women depicts the social, economic and mental condition in a
    nation.

     Women have been regarded as a symbol of spirituality in our scriptures.

     Yet, women were denied rights and equality in ancient Indian civilization.

     They have been treated badly and unequally to men.

     Social evils such as dowry, sati-system, child marriage, gender inequality and
    female infanticide were widely prevalent in the early ages.

     The spread of education and self-consciousness among women has led to


    their progress over the period.
    Ishwar
    Chandra

     WORK FOR WOMEN BETTERMENT :-

    Jyotirao
    Phule
     During the British rule, many reformers such as Ram Mohan Roy, Ishwar
    Chandra Vidyasagar and Jyotirao Phule fought for the betterment of
    women.

    Ram
     Ram Mohan Roy fought against Sati that saved the lives of many women. He
    also advocated for property rights for women, and fought child marriage. Roy

     Jyotiraoa and Savitribai Phule started their first school for girls. Jyotirao
    advocated widow remarriage and also started an orphanage to reduce
    the incidence of female infanticide, which was common among families who
    had girl children.

     Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar strongly protested against child-marriage and


    favoured widow remarriage. Because of his contribution, the Widow
    Remarriage Act was passed in 1856, making the marriage of widows legal.
     STATUS OF WOMEN IN VARIOUS SECTORS

     Educational status  Gender Status

    The girls in urban areas are almost at par in education with the boys. Women today are eager to take up professions and work. Thus, they enjoy
    But there is a less educated female population in rural areas. equal respect and dignity in the family.Women in free India also enjoy
    Kerala and Mizoram have a universal literacy rate. equal pay for equal work in comparison to men.

     Political Status  Defence Status

    Women have occupied significant positions i.e. of President, BSF, IAF and Indian army had also recruited women officers.
    Prime Minister, Speaker of the Lok Sabha The Supreme Court also said that women can get command position
    and other high offices.
     CONCLUSION :-

    There has been a steady transformation in the status of women in comparison to


    earlier periods. Women of today take part completely in areas such as politics,
    status, military sectors, entrepreneurs, economic, service, and technology sectors.
    Moreover, they have contributed wholly to sports too. Thus, they have occupied a
    dignified position in family and society.

    The government has adopted numerous regulations and laws in favour of women.
    The Indian government launched a slew of initiatives aimed at empowering
    women in the country. Each of these plans is created with a focus on women and
    their needs in mind, so that Indian women, like women all around the world, can
    achieve all of their goals and enjoy a life of equal status. Among the most well-
    known schemes are:

    •Beti Bachao Beti Padhao


    •Women Helpline Schem
    •Nirbhaya

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