Major Problems Faced by Women in IndiaWomen in India constitute nearly half of its total population. In ancient India, womenenjoyed a very high status in our society. However, over the past few centuries, the statusof women has declined. As India turned into a patriarchal society, the role of womanbecame secondary and she was confined to the four walls of her home. In modern India,several steps are being taken to elevate the status of women in India. However, manywomen continue to face dire problems all around the country till date.

Here are some of the main problems faced by women in India:

1. Gender Discrimination

Gender discrimination is a reality in India. Although, the Indian constitution provides equalrights to men and women, in reality, Indian women continue to face discrimination in justabout every area. Discrimination against women starts even before their birth. Whether wetalk of education or employment, gender discrimination affects countless women aroundthe country.

2. Female feticide and Infanticide

Despite strict laws being in place, a large number of unborn girls in India are killed everyyear. Girls are considered a financial burden in many parts of India. The birth of a girl isseen as beginning of financial ruin. Dowry and other evil practices are responsible for suchstate of women in India. Although, a lot of awareness has been generated in recent years,quite more needs to be done to eliminate female infanticide in India.

3. Literacy

Over the past few decades, several steps have been taken to increase women literacy ratein India. Girls-only schools and colleges have played an important role in encouragingconservative Indian families to send their daughters to educational institutions. However,many Indian parents still consider girl education a waste of money and time. In rural India,countless girls never go to school or drop out before even completing their primaryschooling.

4. Crime against Women

Right from domestic violence to sexual assaults, there are various types of crimes whichare recorded against women in India almost all the time. As per the data provided by the

National Crime Records Bureau, around 26 crimes are reported against women everyhour. Rape, molestation, kidnapping, trafficking, domestic violence and dowry deaths aresome of the common crimes committed against women in India.

In recent years, our society has become more progressive. However, women continue toface the above mentioned-problems. In order to uplift the status of women in India, thegovernment as well as the society as a whole needs to do more. It is important toacknowledge the role of women in India in nation building and remove all barriers that arepreventing women from living happy and fulfilling lives.

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