Question 9:
One of the limitations of the Constitution of India is that it does not adequately attend to gender justice. What evidence can you give to substantiate this charge? If you were writing the Constitution today, what provisions would you recommend for remedying this limitation?
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Indian constitution has many limitations. It is not a perfect constitution because the framers of the Constitution were influenced by the political ,economic and social conditions of India. One of the limitations of the Constitution of India is that it does not adequately attend to gender justice. Women are not given equal rights with men regarding family property and children. Equal pay for equal work for both men and women is not mention the chapter of Fundamental Rights. It is mentioned in the Directive Principles of State Policy that the state will secure equal pay for equal work for both men and women.
If I am given a chance to write the constitution of India, I would at the following provision in the Indian Constitution :
1.I would at equal pay for equal work for both men and women in the chapter of Fundamental Rights.
2. one third seat in the Parliament and state legislative should be reserved for women.
3. I would make women equal to men in the family property.
4. In every sphere women should be treated equal with men and this provision should be a part of the constitution.
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