Question

9. Read the following extract from a conduct book for ‘married women’, published in 1912. ‘God has made the female species delicate and fragile both physically and emotionally, pitiably incapable of self-defence. They are destined thus by God to remain in male protection – of father, husband and son – all their lives. Women should, therefore, not despair, but feel obliged that they can dedicate themselves to the service of men’. Do you think the values expressed in this para reflected the values underlying our constitution? Or does this go against the constitutional values?

Answer 1

Answer:

The values expressed in the above-mentioned para do not reflect the values underlying our Constitution. Our constitution gives fundamental rights to each of its citizens regardless of gender, caste, sex, place of birth and religion. Women are given equal rights as men in our constitution through various Acts.

Answer 2

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The values expressed in the above paragraph is in dissonance with the values expressed in our Constitution regarding gender discrimination. Article 39 (d) of the Directive Principles of State Policy provides for 'equal pay for equal work' which underscores the value of gender equality in workplaces. Moreover, Articles 14 to 18 spell out the Fundamental Right of every citizen to equality. Pursuant to both the Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Rights, the Government of India has initiated many schemes and laws to protect and empower women from discrimination.