Causes for gender based inequality: Causes for gender based inequality:
(a) Manu smrithi: Earlier the Hindu society followed ‘Manu Smrithi’ which asserted that ***** should always be under the guardianship of men at different stages of her life. He wanted her to be within the walls, restraining her from the happenings of society.
(b) Male domination: The society is based on physical strength of man where he dominates on female. He doe’* not want that female should take over his responsibility and authority at home as well as in the society.
(c) Denial of education: Male domination is reflected in the field of education too. Denying education for girl from many centuries made her incapable in many fields. Men occupied major jobs and secured well and dominating position in the entire society.
(d) Dowry system: The practice of dowry system contributes for inequality of gender. The boy is treated as an asset and the girl is a burden. This attitude also intensifies the discrimination between men and *****.
(e) Inadequate representation: constitute 50% of the total population. Female are inadequately represented in the field of politics and economics. Even though are as capable as men, they are not allowed in this respective field.
Reservation for ** to eradicate gender based inequality:*
Constitutional provisions: To remove inequality on the basis of gender, the Constitution of India has made the Provisions as under:
(a) As per Article 15 prohibition of state discrimination based on ***.
(b) As per Article 16 equality of opportunity in public service.
(c) As per Article 23 and 24 Right against exploitation.
(d) As per Article 39(d) equal pay for equal work.
(e) As per Article 51 A(e) protection of the dignity of *****.
(f) As per Article 236 voting right to *****.
