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September 8, 2023

Why do rural women have little to no opportunity to participate in politics?

Source: Feminism in India


Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The future of India lies in its villages.” However, these villages, which are considered the heart of Indian culture, have also been the site of gender-based discrimination and oppression.

The girl growing up in rural India is socially conditioned to perceive herself as inferior to her male counterpart and is thus deprived of the fundamental sense of equality at a very young age. She is constantly watched over by her family, frequently develops delusions and is oblivious to her fundamental human rights.

Click here to read the full article published by Feminism in India on 8 September 2023.

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Mehwash Hussain
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Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The future of India lies in its villages.” However, these villages, which are considered the heart of Indian culture, have also been the site of gender-based discrimination and oppression.

The girl growing up in rural India is socially conditioned to perceive herself as inferior to her male counterpart and is thus deprived of the fundamental sense of equality at a very young age. She is constantly watched over by her family, frequently develops delusions and is oblivious to her fundamental human rights.

Click here to read the full article published by Feminism in India on 8 September 2023.

Region
Author
Mehwash Hussain
Focus areas

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