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Gender Discrimination And Abuse: Reality of Indian Society

Pooja YadavMay 23, 20220

The recent deaths of infants or babies facing cruelty at the hands of relatives have shocked the country. But it's true that gender discrimination isn't confined to at least one particular economic class or section or a community. it's widespread and even the states that top the literacy chart like Kerala incorporates a skewed child sex ratio. The 2001 and 2011 Indian census reports show a major decrease in the number of women compared to boys within the 0-6 categories. State health society report reveals crucial statistics and analysis which says that child sex ratio has fallen in 9 out of 14 districts in past 10 years. This we are talking about where the population is extremely educated and fairly wealthy compared to other states. According to sociologists, the matter is acu...

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Over 77% Women Face Domestic Violence Silently: NFHS-5 Report

Sonia SolankiMay 10, 20220

According to the latest report by the NFHS-5 (National Family Health Survey) 2019-21, more than 3/4th (77%) of women face domestic violence silently. These women never seek help from any source to combat their pain and plight. The data put light on the fact that violence is not physical only. In fact, in many cases, domestic sexual abuse is present too. India is such a vast spectrum when it comes to issues like women's safety, education, health, and freedom. We can easily see the onset of the plight of women as early as when they are approaching teenage. Like, such abstain them from basic needs like a healthy diet, education, health facilities, freedom to eat, wear, speech, etc. One of the prime reasons which can summarize the issue is the lack of acceptance of women's choices...