FROM GENDER DISCRIMINATION TO GENDER EMPOWERMENT: CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF BETI BACHAO BETI PADHAO SCHEME    

Authors : Thomas Monteiro; Dr. Archana Vashishth

Publishing Date : 2022

DOI : https://doi.org/10.52458/9789391842680.nsp2022.eb.asu.ch13

ISBN : 978-93-91842-68-0

Pages : 108

Chapter id : ASU/NSP/EB/AGRLWC/2022/Ch-13

Abstract : BBBP scheme is aimed end gender discrimination and gender inequality. However, the identification of root cause for the gender violence, gender inequality and gender discrimination is footed on the misconception that is CSR and SRB caused by prenatal sex selective abortion and post natal neglecting health, nutrition, and educational needs of the girl child is the root cause for the gender discrimination and gender disempowerment in Indian society. Actual root cause of gender discrimination and gender inequality in India is ‘socio-religious and political institutions and practices of patriarchy’. It is only by challenging, questioning and transforming various patriarchal practices we can bring gender equality and gender empowerment.

Keywords : DISCRIMINATION GENDER, CRITICA, BETI BACHAO BETI PADHAO SCHEME.

Cite : Monteiro, T., & Vashishth, A. (2022). From Gender Discrimination To Gender Empowerment: Critical Examination Of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme (1st ed., p. 108). Noble Science Press. https://doi.org/10.52458/9789391842680.nsp2022.eb.asu.ch13

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