3. Gender equality, also known as sex equality, gender
egalitarianism, sexual equality or equality of the
genders, is the view that both men
and women should receive equal treatment and not
be discriminated against based on their gender.
G E N D E R E Q U A L I
6. A N C I E N T C U L T U R
E S
The role of women in ancient Greek society
certainly seems to mirror that advice. Women
had no role in the mechanics of democracy at
ancient Athens.
7. M O D E R N M O V E
M E N T S
In the subsequent decades women's rights again
became an important issue in the English
speaking world. By the 1960s the movement
was called "feminism" or "women's liberation."
Reformers wanted the same pay as men, equal
rights in law, and the freedom to plan their
families or not have children at all. Their
efforts were met with mixed results.
8. W O M E N ‘ S R I
G H T S
Women's rights are
the rights and entitlements claimed
for women and girls of many
societies worldwide, and formed the
basis to the women's rights
movement in the nineteenth century
and feminist movement during the
20th century. In some countries,
these rights are institutionalized or
supported by law, local custom, and
behavior, whereas in others they may
be ignored or suppressed.
9. R I G H T T O V O T E
During the 19th century
some women began to ask
for, demand, and then
agitate and demonstrate
for the right to vote - the
right to participate in their
government and its law
making.
10. W O M E N I N I N D
I A
The status of women in India has been subject to
many great changes over the past few millennia .
With a decline in their status from the ancient to
medieval times, to the promotion of equal
rights by many reformers, the history of women
in India has been eventful. In modern India,
women have held high offices including that of
the President, Prime Minister, Speaker of the Lok
Sabha , Leader of the Opposition, Union
Ministers, Chief Ministers and Governors.
11. A N C I E N T I N D I A
Women during the early Vedic period
enjoyed equal status with men in all aspects of life.
Works by ancient Indian grammarians such
as Patanjali and Katyayana suggest that women
were educated in the early Vedic period. Rigvedic verses
suggest that women married at a mature age and were
probably free to select their own husbands. Scriptures
such as the Rig Veda and Upanishads mention several
women sages and seers, notably Gargi and Maitreyi.
12. M E D I E V A L P E R I O D
Indian women's position in society further deteriorated
during the medieval period , when child
marriages and a ban on remarriage by widows
became part of social life in some communities in
India. The Muslim conquest in the Indian subcontinent
brought purdah to Indian society. Among
the Rajputs of Rajasthan, the Jauhar was practised. In
some parts of India, some of Devadasis were sexually
exploited. Polygamy was practised
among Hindu Kshatriya rulers for some political
reasons.In many Muslim families, women were
restricted to Zenan a areas of the house
13. H I S T O R I C A L P R A
C T I C E STraditions such as Sati , Jauhar , and Devadasi among some some
communities have been banned and are largely defunctin mordern
india .
However some instances of these practices are still found in remote parts
of India.
The Purdah is still practiced by Indian women in some communities .
Child marriage remain common in rural areas , although it is illegal
under current Indian law
Sati
Jauhar
Purdah
Devadasis
14.
15.
16. I N D E P E N D E N T I N D I A
Women in India now
participate fully in areas
such as education, sports,
politics, media, art and
culture, service sectors,
science and technology,
etc. Indira Gandhi, who
served as Prime Minister of
India for an aggregate period
of fifteen years, is the world's
longest serving woman
Prime Minister
17. The Constitution of India
Guarantees…..
Indian women equality
.
No discrimination by the State .
Equality of opportunity.
Equal pay for equal work.
It allows special provisions to be made by
the State in favour of women and children.
18. C H A L L E N G E S
T O O U R
C O N S T I T U T U I O NRape
Violence against victims
Marital rape
Domestic violence
Diagnosis planning
Honor killings
Dowry violence
Acid throwing
Forced marriage
Sexual harassment
Forced sterilization and forced abortion
Human trafficking and forced prostitution
19. W O M E N 'S P R I O R I T I E S
"Women always prioritise themselves, at the
last. We need to be our first priority. It is
important for us to nurture a sense of self
worth and satisfaction, from our own
achievements, than seek validation from
outside. Women have a unique gift of tough
love. We can be compassionate, sensitive,
loving and patient and yet display great
strength in trying situations. This gift is why
we need more women in law enforcement."
