Question

"Ours is still a male dominated, patriarchal society. Women face disadvantage, discrimination and oppression in various ways." Justify.

Answer 1

Explanation:

• Yes, in India it is still true to some extend. Although education and women empowerment is promoted on various platforms in the country but it is limited to a smaller portion in the society. Most of the women who live in less developed areas still face same issues.

• Women are enforced to wear white cloth after their husbands are dead and they are not allowed to get married again.

• In most parts of the country women even have to die with their husbands.

• Even educated women are forced to stay at home and not allowed to pursue their careers.

• People still consider some career options as only made for men e.g. women still choose their career options based on their family opinions.

• There is dowry system in the society and a lot more.