Gender inequality and discrimination in the field of education, media and politics in Assamese society From the ancient age women are said to be weak and fragile and not fit to work. They have been facing discrimination by the man and the society and they still facing and are fighting up against them. People do not realize what is it like to get a woman educated instead they keep her in the house and make her do household or do other work. Man are always said to be superior than women which is not true. Due the constant pressure by the society and belief system women are pressed down and this leads to gender inequality and discrimination. Women in India are backward economically, socially and politically. Woman are underestimated by man in all aspects of life. Education of women is realized for the development of the society. Without educating womenfolk one cannot think of prosperous future generation. So, the development of future generation depends upon the education of women section. The children learn their manners and behaviours at home and mostly mothers are responsible for cultivating good behaviour in their children. Swami Vivekananda once said that, “It is impossible to think about the welfare of the world unless the condition of women is improved. It is impossible for a bird to fly on only one wing”. The fortune of a nation depends upon the educational system of the nation. Every educated woman can think independently and it also helps them to know their duties
Not only did she encourage women to become educated, but she also motivated women to
Compared to other jobs held by women of the time, they were paid well and as such, could be more independent and still be a respectable woman in society (McPherson,
The educated women were able to build off of the ideas and achievements women who came before them and work
Nonetheless if women were educated just like men they would be able to think rationally. Therefore that’s why she emphasis that both men and women should have the same
Education inequality in America Currently in today’s era we are living in a time where education inequality is at a high more than ever, where depending on where you live, how much money you have, what race you are, and even sometimes what sex you are, is how much you would learn, many people in the Ghettos of NewYork, don’t get the same as someone who would live the the nice, more wealthier parts. In the Ghettos, any type of teachers who does not know what they are doing are thrown in there, while teachers are carefully hand selected to teach in the much more wealthier places. This is a issue, because in the Declaration Of Independence, where it states; that all men are created equal, is not being fulfilled, like it needs
The right of women’s education wasn’t meant for their own benefit but to place them in a position to form future generations into good citizens and
Due to the lack of education in women, they are only able to perceive and comprehend at a superficial level. They lack the knowledge and moral compass to know what is right and wrong as they only have themselves to evaluate their opinion. As a result of this flawed and highly unfair education system, women face many challenges. One of the challenges would be that women became highly vulnerable to men who compliments the women well. Additionally, women were powerless against men who monopolizes knowledge which results in blindly abiding orders of men.
Member of society have a mindset that agent of socialization is one of the origin that influenced the reinforcement of gender inequality since childhood. What is socialization? In lexical definition, socialization, as a lifelong interactive process, contains individual’s culture learning that is in compliance with social norms and roles to integrate into community (Socialization, n.d.). Childhood is the most influential period of socialization which agents of socialization impact the way children behave that related with social norms.
Definitions of Equity and Equality: According to the dictionary the term equity implies to the “quality of being fair and impartial”. While equality is the state of being equal; correspondence in quantity, degree, value, rank, or ability. Equity vs Equality in Education The terms "equity" and "equality" are often misused and interchanged when referring to educational equity.
1.2 Background Females are an integral part of human civilization. No society or country can ever progress without an active participation of female in its general development. The status of female in society is directly linked with social and cultural traditions, stages of economic development achieved, educational levels, attitude of the society towards women, social and religious taboos, women's own awareness and political attainments. Through the centuries, the image and the role of female have been observed and studied in various ways, and the acquired knowledge has been recorded in literature, works of art, religious texts, mythology and codes of social behaviour.
Furthermore, the economy will improve which will not only be beneficial for small communities and households, but the country as a whole. Lastly, if girls are guaranteed an education, child marriage and child mortality rates will substantially decrease. Governments need to implement policies that guarantee girls education in order to promote gender equality, boost their economy, and prevent child
Introduction The constitution of India grants and guarantees to us certain fundamental rights which include the right to equality. Article 14 of the Indian constitution states that no person shall be denied equality or equal protection before the law. It basically implies that everyone should be treated alike and no one must be discriminated against. It ensures that in similar situations, people are treated equally.
Where do we stand today????? “When girls are educated, their countries become stronger and more prosperous “ -Micelle Obama In recent times, there has been widespread debate on how education is the most effective means in impacting and re-orienting gender stereotypes and traditional gender roles; and on its role in changing traditional mindset in society. Education certainly has the potential to play a key role in gender formation and change. Gender is a socially constructed and intersectional identity: it always intersects with social class, ethnicity and religion, culture, disability, sexuality, age etc.
Women are perceived to be disadvantaged at work. Indian laws on Rape, Dowry and Adultery have women 's safety at heart, but these highly discriminatory practices are still taking place at an alarming rate. Gender discrimination in India refers to health, education, economic and political inequalities between men and women. Gender inequalities, and its social causes, impact India 's sex ratio, women 's health over their lifetimes, their educational attainment, and economic conditions. Gender inequality in India is a various issue that concerns