In dieser Arbeit wird die Geschlechterrolle der Indischen Frauen bzw. deren Benachteiligung von verschieden Seiten beleuchtet.
Außerdem wird dargestellt, wie bzw. wer (Institutionen, Organisationen)in Zukunft dabei helfen kann und wird, indischen Frauen mehr Macht zu geben.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Gender Inequality
2.1. Reasons for Gender Inequality
2.2. Sectors of Distinction
2.2.1. Economy
2.2.2. Education
2.2.3. Health and Survival
2.3. Female Foeticide as a Practice of Gender Inequality
2.4. Ultra-Sonography as a Pre-Natal Diagnostic Technique
2.5. Consequences of Gender Inequality
2.5.1. Bride Shortage
2.5.2. Mental Disorders
3. Empowerment of Women
3.1. Political Empowerment
3.2. Social Empowerment
3.2.1. The Swayam Shikshan Prayog
3.2.2. Childline Foundation India
3.3. Economic Empowerment
4. Conclusion
Objectives and Topics
This work aims to examine the deep-rooted phenomenon of gender inequality in Indian society, identify its origins and consequences, and explore how empowerment initiatives can improve the situation for women in India.
- Causes and historical roots of gender inequality
- Sectors of disparity including economy, education, and health
- Practices such as female foeticide and the impact of pre-natal diagnostic techniques
- Consequences including bride shortages and mental health disorders
- Strategies for political, social, and economic empowerment
Excerpt from the Book
2.1. Reasons for Gender Inequality
According to the Polity-Social Science and Humanities Glossary, gender inequality is the “difference in status, power and prestige women and men have […]” (o .s. 3). In India, this phenomenon reaches far more areas of life and is firmly entrenched in people’s minds than it is mentioned in this definition. There are many reasons for gender inequality which show up more some in families than in others. In rather tradition-bound families, parents are very proud about the reputation of their name. Thus, they won’t relinquish the social status they reach when the wife is conceiving a boy-child (c.f. o.s. 4). The tradition they invoke is Dharma, the inheritance of family property. In addition, it is determined that only the father in his function as the head of the family can perform Sraddha, a ritual for dead relatives. These sacramental values of a boy child go beyond the female gift of Kanyadan, her virginity (c.f. Moghadam 166).
Furthermore, traditional Hindu parents attach value to their sons performing their last rites whereas the economic aspect of having a girl child counts for all families. In case of having a girl child, parents have to consider the amount of money they have to pay for the girl’s dowry (or since the Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961 so called “wedding gifts” (c.f. o.s. 5)) and the fact that a female child won’t earn any money for her family because she will marry and leave her kinfolk (c.f. Moghadam 166). Sons however are the providers of the family and function as a kind of retirement provision for their parents, as only 10% of the Indian population has health insurance (c.f. o.s. 6).
Chapter Summary
1. Introduction: Outlines the personal motivation and the general scope of researching gender inequality in India compared to global perceptions.
2. Gender Inequality: Analyzes the cultural, economic, and social roots of discrimination against women, including practices like female foeticide and its consequences.
3. Empowerment of Women: Discusses the mechanisms of political, social, and economic empowerment, highlighting specific NGOs like SSP and Childline Foundation India.
4. Conclusion: Summarizes the findings and advocates for continued efforts and awareness to improve the status of women in India.
Keywords
Gender Inequality, India, Female Foeticide, Empowerment, Education, Economy, Bride Shortage, Mental Disorders, NGO, Childline, Political Participation, Micro-finance, Patriarchal Tradition, Social Status, Human Rights
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fundamental focus of this research?
The work investigates the deeply ingrained phenomenon of gender inequality in India, exploring its origins and the resulting social and economic challenges faced by women.
Which key areas are examined?
The research focuses on inequality within the family, the economy, the education system, and health outcomes, specifically looking at female foeticide and pre-natal diagnostics.
What is the primary research goal?
The goal is to explain the origins of gender disparity in India and demonstrate that the society is currently in a process of transformation toward improving the situation for women.
What methodology is applied in the study?
The work uses a descriptive analysis based on existing literature, reports from international organizations, statistical data, and interviews to map out the current state of gender relations.
What topics are covered in the main section?
The main section details the reasons for inequality, the impacts of modern technology on sex ratios, the consequences like bride shortages, and various empowerment strategies.
Which keywords characterize this study?
Key concepts include gender inequality, empowerment, female foeticide, social and political participation, and economic dependency.
How does the author evaluate the impact of ultrasound technology?
The author highlights that ultrasound technology, while meant for medical diagnostic purposes, is significantly misused in India for sex determination, facilitating the practice of female foeticide.
What role do NGOs play according to the text?
NGOs are presented as crucial entities that foster social and economic empowerment by supporting self-help groups, providing vocational training, and protecting children in crisis situations.
How does the bride shortage affect social structures?
The text suggests that the imbalance in sex ratios forces changes in traditional marriage customs, sometimes leading to the emergence of black markets for wives or, in extreme cases, polyandry.
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- Veronika Eder (Autor:in), 2012, Gender Inequality and Empowerment of Women in India, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/231294
