Question

Discuss causes of gender discrimination in India.

Answer 1

Causes and types of gender inequality in India :

• •the root cause of gender inequality in Indian society lies in its patriarchy system.

• Here in India gender inequality reffers to health, education, economical and political inequalities between men and women.

• Gender inequalities ,and it's social causes,inmpact India's sex ratio, women's health over their lifetimes, educational attainment ,and it's economic conditions. Gender inequality in India is a multifaceted that concerns men and women. Although the constitution of India grants men and women equal rights, gender disparities remain.

• So the inequalities and discrimination against women is at various levels in the society ,either in home or out side home

Gender inequality statistics :

Child sex ratio(under 6years) :919

Sex ratio :943

Literacy rate:46%

Maternal mortality rate :178 deaths per 100000 live births.