This paper focusses on the issue of cultural misogyny and how this effects the health of women in India. It mainly analyses the structural and cultural problems that directly affect the women’s health. Therefore, the second chapter outlines the most important facts and figures of the sub-continent. In the third chapter, the structure of the health system is discussed in further precision. The National Health Plan (NHP) is examined in more detail, and the structure and role of the healthcare centers is explained. The chapter ends with information about the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) that was created to accompany the National Health Plan, which therefore focuses more intensively on the conditions of rural areas. In more bucolic regions and hard-to-reach places, the access to medicine is difficult.
Women and girls in particular are dependent on male members of the family, as they are usually never educated or do not have the opportunity and permission to travel alone. These problems and many others that women have to endure are addressed in the following chapter. Women are immensely disadvantaged because of their gender. This relates both to the cultural aspect and the role of women and runs through the health sector. Hygiene, violence and pregnancy are dangerous factors for Indian women due to lack of education and the patriarchal society. In this regard, both some state programs and private organizations have been trying to educate and support women in their position.
For this purpose, numerous concepts have been developed to support women in the respective problem areas. Concepts, which go beyond the health-related, are to enlighten women and to help to overcome misogyny in this area retroactively and future-oriented. The concepts are evaluated in the last chapter with regard to their effect, achievement of objectives and acceptance. It will be attempted to clarify whether the individual concepts are useful and to what extent they could perhaps even be improved.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- The most important data about India.
- Indian Health System
- The General structure of the Indian healthcare system
- National Health Plan
- Sub-Centers (SC)
- Primary Health Centers (PHC).
- Community Health Center (CHC).......
- First Referral Units (FRU)
- National Rural Health Mission.
- The role of women in India
- Cultural role
- Problems for women in the health sector
- A lack of maternal healthcare......
- Other problems that arise for women in health care system.....
- Health Care Concepts
- Governmental health concepts for women
- Non-Governmental concepts for women.
- Concept evaluation
- Conclusion
- References..
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to analyze the structural and cultural problems affecting the health of women in India, highlighting the impact of cultural misogyny. It explores the challenges faced by women in accessing healthcare due to their gender and social position.
- The impact of cultural misogyny on women's health in India
- Structural and cultural barriers to healthcare access for women
- The role of the Indian healthcare system in addressing women's health needs
- Existing government and non-governmental concepts for improving women's health
- Evaluation of the effectiveness and limitations of these concepts
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: The introductory chapter provides a stark overview of the challenges faced by women in India, highlighting the high rates of maternal mortality and the general lack of access to quality healthcare. The chapter emphasizes the need to address the underlying cultural and structural barriers that contribute to these issues.
- The most important data about India: This chapter presents demographic and socio-economic data about India, focusing on the significant gender disparity and the prevalence of poverty, particularly in rural areas. It explores the impact of these factors on the health and well-being of women.
- Indian Health System: This chapter provides a detailed overview of the Indian healthcare system, including its structure, key organizations, and policies. It discusses the National Health Plan (NHP) and the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and their respective roles in providing healthcare access to the population.
- The role of women in India: This chapter delves into the cultural and societal roles of women in India, highlighting the challenges they face due to the patriarchal structure of society. It examines the specific health issues that disproportionately affect women, such as lack of access to maternal healthcare and limited opportunities for education.
- Health Care Concepts: This chapter explores various government and non-governmental programs and initiatives designed to improve women's health in India. It analyzes different health concepts, discussing their strengths, weaknesses, and effectiveness in addressing the specific challenges faced by women.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper explores the critical issues of women's health, cultural misogyny, healthcare access, and socio-economic factors in India. It focuses on the analysis of the Indian health system, including the National Health Plan (NHP), National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), and existing government and non-governmental concepts for improving women's health.
- Citation du texte
- Navrup Kaur (Auteur), 2021, Healthcare Concepts for Women in India. Problems of the System and Ways to Solve Them, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1041490
