Women empowerment is not possible without involving them in
decision-making at all levels. Suggest measures to achieve the same.
Ans: The position & status of women was very low in 18 and 19th centuries .it has
started rising from the 20th century. Women are entering in almost every field after the
post 1991 period. they constitute half of world‘s population but they still remain world‘s
most underutilized resources.we need to involve them in decision making at all levels for
their empowerment. It should start from the family, individual level.
1) Patriarchal nature of men should be changed by seeing women as objects. women
should be given opportunities to express her views, decisions. education system in india
should be revived by putting pictures of women only as teachers, nurse in text books.
This is entering into kids mind that women can play only these roles.
2) Only few womens are entering into decision making process,that alone will not lead
to empowerment. Though Govt has taken steps through 73rd &74th amendment to
ensure 1/3rd participation of women at the grass-root levels,33% reservations should be
given to women to increase their participation in decision making.
3) Schemes for encouraging entrepreneurship skills should be introduced. bharatiya
mahila bank is a welcoming step by the govt.
4) poor literacy rates, high mortality rates, numerous instances of discrimination in
workplace are faced by women. Acts such as Domestic Violence Act, Sharda Act and
Compulsory Registration of Marriage Act can be strengthened alongwith provisions for
a uniform Code bill.
5) Most women in india are agricultural labours. they are not given equal wages. We have article 14 in our constitution, but this is the status of women in rural India.govt
should make policies to ensure equal wages to women.
6) Women led SHGs and co-operatives like SEWA should be promoted.
7) Strict implementation of Justice Verma Committee recommendations to prevent
violence against women.
8) Make in India should use women to show their potentials.
UN & Govt has taken many steps like ‗heforshe‘ campaign,nirbhaya fund, Beti
Bachao,Beti Padhao etc the above measures should be taken into account to increase
their participation in the decision making process of our country.
