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Changing Dynamics of Women Voters in Politics

Samriti DhatwaliaMarch 17, 20250

The recent Assembly Election in February 2025 in Delhi showed us that the numbers of female voters were more than the male voters. On 5th February, 60.92% of women voted and the number of males was 60.21%. These numbers are not new, more and more women are coming out to practice their rights. There is not much of a difference between the numbers, but seeing more women on polling day, looks like a happy picture.   Progressive Results in Conservative Times  India has gone through ten years of political upheaval with some indication of intensity. India's conservative movement discovered a new momentum with the arrival of the BJP in 2014. This revitalization has ignited a surge of cultural revivalism, transformed party dynamics, changed caste relationships, and an encouraged movement tow

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Supreme Court Opposes Different Abortion Limits For Unmarried Women; Read Here!

Arpita SarkarAugust 24, 20220

A woman whose live-in relationship has ended should be given the same right to terminate an unwanted pregnancy as a widow or divorced woman, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday, indicating that it would interpret the law to include "unmarried women" or "single women" under provisions that allow abortions up to 24 weeks. The court made the observations while hearing a plea by a 25-year-old woman who challenged the 20-week minimum limit under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971, which applies to unmarried women seeking termination of pregnancy. The woman said she was abandoned by her partner. A bench observed, "Going by the legislative intent, a widow has lost the support of her life partner and in divorce too, there is loss of support from a life partner. This logic wil

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Women Effected Most Amid Covid-19: Let’s Look Into Reasons

Pooja YadavAugust 8, 20220

The COVID pandemic has resulted in one of the worst financial conditions. Manufacturing units are closed up, demand has plummeted, and job losses are seen across the sectors. The Union Finance Ministry has estimated that GDP will shrink 4.5 percent within the current year. However, hope has arisen from rural India as the agriculture sector seems to possess been relatively less stricken by the pandemic and consequent lockdown. Rural India never really went into a severe lockdown and thus harvested, procurement, and consumer activity have remained more or less identical. Thus while GDP will decline, a rate of growth of two.5 percent is projected for agriculture this yr. In 2019-20 agriculture grew by 4% due to record production of food grains supported by good rains and a recovery in ...

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Celebrating Legacy Of Captain Laxmi Sahgal: World War II Veteran

MalvikaAugust 3, 20220

The death anniversary of revolutionist, Marxist activist and freedom fighter, Laxmi Sahgal is marked on July 23. Bending the gender norms from a very young age, she stood up for women's rights. As she was an active part of the communist movement in India, various parties such as CPI(M) remembered her via media posts. Sahgal was one emancipated woman who was unapologetic about her ambitions. She never doubted her power and took every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue and achieve her dreams. Journey From A Doctor To Captain Laxmi Sahgal left India for Singapore because of her failed marriage to pilot P. K. N. Rao. Coincidentally, in Singapore, she met the members of Subhash Chandra Bose's INA, which was just in its inception. This chance meeting led to the making of her leg

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Water Rights To Women: Unbiased, Accurate Research Would Induce Gender Sensitivity

Pooja YadavJune 27, 20220

Agriculture in India is becoming increasingly reliant upon groundwater and irrigation to extend production amid unpredictable rainfall patterns. only if women are answerable for producing the maximum amount of 80% of food, water rights are tantamount to women’s rights. With some 100 million women working in agriculture, India’s food security depends on ensuring that these women have equitable, consistent and convenient access to water that doesn't reinforce or generate new prejudices and downsides. as an example, women and girls spend an estimated four hours on a daily basis fetching water— time that might be spent on higher-value activities, including education and agribusiness. Initiatives and projects designed to enhance water access and security to extend agricultural product...

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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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Women And Their Workplaces: Why Is It So Tough?

Ananya ChakravartiDecember 16, 20210

In recent news, a man appeared semi-nude for a virtual hearing where Former Additional Solicitor General Indira Jaisingh was representing the victim. Ms Jaisingh has filed a case of sexual harassment against the un-named man as she said that he appeared in a semi-naked state for a full 20 minutes despite raising objections against his state of undress. Ms. Jaisingh also said that such a conduct in public was highly demeaning to a woman. Just a day back, an Ola driver was suspended for masturbating in front of a female passenger. One question that pops up in one’s mind is from where do these men find the guts to behave like that and pat comes the reply: our nature of not holding men accountable for their actions. We see it happen, everywhere, at any time. 78% of women have experience...

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3 Politicians, 3 Patriarchal Statements

Aayushi KumariOctober 23, 20210

Misogyny is deeply rooted within the minds of the people and bringing a sudden change seems to be a long road. At such a crucial point in time, when people are fighting for equal pay, rights, and education, one would hope for some supportive words from the politicians who are our own chosen leaders. But, in this case, we are talking about such statements by 3 different politicians that sound sexist, patriarchal, and at some point, hugely misogynist.  Yogi Adityanath, CM of Uttar Pradesh - Uttar Pradesh’s chosen Chief Minister is known for his love for the Hindutva and motherland. The deeply rooted love seemed to create a connection with patriarchy as well. During the Hathras Rape Case, multiple leaders were looked upon for their supportive statements, and also their histories were...

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