India case study Flashcards
What is the status of the caste system in India?
The caste system is officially outlawed under the Constitution of India (1950).
What does the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act (1989) do?
It criminalises caste-based violence and discrimination.
What percentage of marriages in India are inter-caste?
Only 5% of all marriages in India are inter-caste.
What is the refusal rate of rural public health workers to enter Dalit homes?
30% of rural public health workers refuse to enter Dalit homes.
How many Dalits are murdered each week due to caste violence?
13 Dalits are murdered each week due to caste violence.
What does the Indian Constitution guarantee regarding gender?
The Indian Constitution (1950) guarantees gender equality.
What percentage of Indian women believe spousal violence is justified in certain situations?
70% of Indian women believe spousal violence is justified in certain situations.
Who do most married women report as perpetrators of sexual violence?
83% reported their current husband as the perpetrator.
What is the wage gap between women and men in India?
Women earn 65% of what their male colleagues earn.
What is a common cause of bride burning in India?
Bride burning occurs due to dowry disputes.
What is the sex percentage imbalance in India?
52% male, 48% female population → 45 million more men than women.
What is the child sex ratio for ages 0-6 in India?
918 girls per 1,000 boys.
How many abortions were there per 1,000 women (ages 15-49) in 2020?
47 abortions per 1,000 women.
What does the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act (1994) prohibit?
It makes it illegal to disclose the sex of a foetus.
What is the internet access disparity between men and women in India?
71% of men have internet access, compared to 29% of women
How many more men own phones compared to women in India?
114 million more men own phones than women.
What percentage of the Lok Sabha (House of parliament) do women make up in 2024?
Women make up only 13.6% of the Lok Sabha.
What is the unpaid care work disparity between women and men?
Women perform 10 times more unpaid care work than men.
What is India’s rank in economic participation and opportunity?
India ranks 127th out of 146 countries.
What was the decline in women’s workforce participation from 2004 to 2020?
From 30% in 2004 to 20% in 2020.
What initiative was introduced to enhance women’s employment in India?
Skill India (2015) was introduced to enhance women’s employment.
What does SEWA support?
SEWA supports women in informal sectors with training and financial services.
What does the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (2006) prohibit?
It prohibits marriage below 18 years for girls and 21 years for boys.
What percentage of women aged 20-24 were married before the legal age of 18?
23% of women aged 20-24 were married before the legal age.
