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Having decision-making power of their own Ability to change perceptions by democratic means Having positive thinking on the ability to make change Ability to learn skills for improving one's personal or group powerDating Back…: Throughout history gender inequality was part and parcel of an accepted male-dominated culture . The traditional mentalities of India Considered as the sex object and inferior to the men. Atrocities and discrimination are the two major problems – even today. Dating Back…STATUS OF INDIAN WOMEN IN DIFFERENT ERAS : STATUS OF INDIAN WOMEN IN DIFFERENT ERAS VEDIC PERIOD A position of equality with man The importance of woman education is described in the Atharva Veda. MEDIEVAL PERIOD Drastic social change took place, which led to the curtailment of the freedom of women MODERN PERIOD After 17 th century - untiring efforts were and are taken.Social Status of Women : Social Status of Women CHILD MARRIAGE According to UNICEF’s “State of the World’s Children-2009” report, 47% of India's women aged 20–24 were married before the legal age of 18, with 56% in rural areas. The report also showed that 40% of the world's child marriages occur in India. Child Marriage Restraint Act (1976) The Hindu Marriage Act (1955)Social Status of Women : Social Status of Women DOWRY – DOWRY DEATH AND LAW 1961 - Dowry Prohibition Act (dowry demands in wedding arrangements illegal) 1985 - Dowry Prohibition (maintenance of lists of presents to the bride and bridegroom) rules were framed. 1997 report claimed that at least 5,000 women die each year because of dowry deathsSocial Status of Women : Sex-selective abortion and infanticide India has a highly masculine sex ratio, the chief reason being that many women die before reaching adulthood. Mortality of Women is higher than men Social Status of WomenSocial Status of Women : Social Status of Women LAND AND PROPERTY RIGHTS In most Indian families, women do not own any property in their own names, and do not get a share of parental property {some of the laws discriminate against women, when it comes to land and property rights.}Social Status of Women : CRIMES SEXUAL HARASSMENT TRAFFICKING Police records show high incidence of crimes against women in India National Crime Records Bureau (1998) estimated that the growth rate of crime against women would be higher than the population growth rate by 2010 Social Status of WomenSocial Status of Women : Social Status of Women SEXUAL HARASSMENT Number of crimes against women reported in 1990 related to molestation and harassment at the workplace. – influence of "Western culture". In 1987, The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act was passed to prohibit indecent representation of women through advertisements or in publications, writings, paintings, figures or in any other manner.Social Status of Women: Social Status of Women TRAFFICKING The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act was passed in 1956. However many cases of trafficking of young girls and women have been reported. These women are either forced into prostitution, domestic work or child laborSocial Status of Women: Social Status of Women EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Though it is gradually rising, the female literacy rate in India is lower than the male literacy rate. According to the National Sample Survey Data of 1997, only the states of Kerala and Mizoram have approached universal female literacy rates.Social Status of Women : Social Status of Women WORKFORCE PARTICIPATION A large percent of women in India work. eg - software industry 30% of the workforce is female. They are at par with their male counter parts in terms of wages, position at the work place. Rural India - 89.5% Dairy production - 94% Forest-based small-scale enterprises - 51%Social Status of Women: Social Status of Women Legislations – Safeguarding Right to Women The Hindu Marriage Act (1955) The Hindu Succession Act (1956) Dowry Prohibition Act (1961) Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act (1971) Equal Remuneration Act (1976) Child Marriage Restraint Act (1976) Immoral Trafficking (Prevention) Act (1986)INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL LAW : INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL LAW CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN The Universal Declaration of Human Rights , adopted in 1948, enshrines "the equal rights of men and women", and addressed both the equality and equity issues. In 1979 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). The United States is the only developed nation that has not ratified the CEDAW.Slide 16: Signed and ratified Only signed Non-signatory Acceded or succeededCONCULSION: CONCULSION It requires the attitudinal change of the husband, other family members and society as a whole to the women. The first and foremost priority should be given to the education of women , which is the grassroot problem. The struggle for gender justice will be slow, strenuous and protracted, as the change cannot be brought about easily. It has to be fought at emotional, cognitive and action levels. The struggle has to be carried on within caste, class, race, religionSlide 18: Thank you Executives You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT rameshchef Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 765 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (2) Dislike it (0) Added: March 11, 2011 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: tintu1998 (8 month(s) ago) pls.......... Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: b_mansi (11 month(s) ago) The presentation in very gud. Even i request u to plz let me download it. thnk you. :-) Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: b_mansi (11 month(s) ago) The presentation in very gud. Even i request u to plz let me download it. thnk you. :-) Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: sasmitapadhi (13 month(s) ago) it wl b so benign of u...pls allow me 2dwnld it Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: wishme (14 month(s) ago) pls allow me to download this Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close loading.... See all Premium member Presentation Transcript Slide 1: Women E mpowerment “Awakening Personal and Consciousness”“Awakening Personal and Consciousness” : “Awakening Personal and Consciousness” Empowerment refers to increasing the spiritual , political , social or economic strength of individuals and communities. Having decision-making power of their own Ability to change perceptions by democratic means Having positive thinking on the ability to make change Ability to learn skills for improving one's personal or group powerDating Back…: Throughout history gender inequality was part and parcel of an accepted male-dominated culture . The traditional mentalities of India Considered as the sex object and inferior to the men. Atrocities and discrimination are the two major problems – even today. Dating Back…STATUS OF INDIAN WOMEN IN DIFFERENT ERAS : STATUS OF INDIAN WOMEN IN DIFFERENT ERAS VEDIC PERIOD A position of equality with man The importance of woman education is described in the Atharva Veda. MEDIEVAL PERIOD Drastic social change took place, which led to the curtailment of the freedom of women MODERN PERIOD After 17 th century - untiring efforts were and are taken.Social Status of Women : Social Status of Women CHILD MARRIAGE According to UNICEF’s “State of the World’s Children-2009” report, 47% of India's women aged 20–24 were married before the legal age of 18, with 56% in rural areas. The report also showed that 40% of the world's child marriages occur in India. Child Marriage Restraint Act (1976) The Hindu Marriage Act (1955)Social Status of Women : Social Status of Women DOWRY – DOWRY DEATH AND LAW 1961 - Dowry Prohibition Act (dowry demands in wedding arrangements illegal) 1985 - Dowry Prohibition (maintenance of lists of presents to the bride and bridegroom) rules were framed. 1997 report claimed that at least 5,000 women die each year because of dowry deathsSocial Status of Women : Sex-selective abortion and infanticide India has a highly masculine sex ratio, the chief reason being that many women die before reaching adulthood. Mortality of Women is higher than men Social Status of WomenSocial Status of Women : Social Status of Women LAND AND PROPERTY RIGHTS In most Indian families, women do not own any property in their own names, and do not get a share of parental property {some of the laws discriminate against women, when it comes to land and property rights.}Social Status of Women : CRIMES SEXUAL HARASSMENT TRAFFICKING Police records show high incidence of crimes against women in India National Crime Records Bureau (1998) estimated that the growth rate of crime against women would be higher than the population growth rate by 2010 Social Status of WomenSocial Status of Women : Social Status of Women SEXUAL HARASSMENT Number of crimes against women reported in 1990 related to molestation and harassment at the workplace. – influence of "Western culture". In 1987, The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act was passed to prohibit indecent representation of women through advertisements or in publications, writings, paintings, figures or in any other manner.Social Status of Women: Social Status of Women TRAFFICKING The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act was passed in 1956. However many cases of trafficking of young girls and women have been reported. These women are either forced into prostitution, domestic work or child laborSocial Status of Women: Social Status of Women EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Though it is gradually rising, the female literacy rate in India is lower than the male literacy rate. According to the National Sample Survey Data of 1997, only the states of Kerala and Mizoram have approached universal female literacy rates.Social Status of Women : Social Status of Women WORKFORCE PARTICIPATION A large percent of women in India work. eg - software industry 30% of the workforce is female. They are at par with their male counter parts in terms of wages, position at the work place. Rural India - 89.5% Dairy production - 94% Forest-based small-scale enterprises - 51%Social Status of Women: Social Status of Women Legislations – Safeguarding Right to Women The Hindu Marriage Act (1955) The Hindu Succession Act (1956) Dowry Prohibition Act (1961) Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act (1971) Equal Remuneration Act (1976) Child Marriage Restraint Act (1976) Immoral Trafficking (Prevention) Act (1986)INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL LAW : INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL LAW CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN The Universal Declaration of Human Rights , adopted in 1948, enshrines "the equal rights of men and women", and addressed both the equality and equity issues. In 1979 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). The United States is the only developed nation that has not ratified the CEDAW.Slide 16: Signed and ratified Only signed Non-signatory Acceded or succeededCONCULSION: CONCULSION It requires the attitudinal change of the husband, other family members and society as a whole to the women. The first and foremost priority should be given to the education of women , which is the grassroot problem. The struggle for gender justice will be slow, strenuous and protracted, as the change cannot be brought about easily. It has to be fought at emotional, cognitive and action levels. The struggle has to be carried on within caste, class, race, religionSlide 18: Thank you Executives