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Identify the social constraints in bringing about gender equality in Indian society.
Gender equality implies an equity approach to ensure women’s equal rights. Achieving gender equality is a major obstacle in India’s democratic development. The following social constraints hinder in bringing about Gender equality in Indian society.
- Patriarchal psychology and male domination.
- Lack of awareness about economic and political measures among women.
- Legal illiteracy among women.
- House hold commitments like taking care of children force women to be within the four walls.
- Women are being considered as Sexual objects in the society.
- Economic dependency on men especially in rural areas.
- Dowry demands have forced women into a commodity like feature.
- Apart from the above basic societal attitude towards women is a major hindrance.