Question

What are the steps that government has taken for gender equality
Please write it in bullet points

Answer 1

Answer- Gender Inequality happens when men and women are treated differently because of their gender. Following steps can be implemented to reduce Gender Inequality-

• Increasing representation of women by reserving seats in legislature, increasing the reservation of seats to 50% in rural and urban self government.
• The Equal Remuneration Act,1976 must be strictly enforced to reduce the existing wage gaps.
• Strict punishment should be handed out to people promoting female foeticide.
• Raising awareness about women rights and increasing access to education through schemes such as Beti Bachao and Beti Padhao