Role of Women and Women's Organization in Indian Society

Question 1

Give some facts/data related to women and their status in Indian Society.

Answer 1

Global Gender Gap Index 2022
Economic Survey 2022 – 23
NFHS 5

Question 2

State some consitutional provisons and legal safeguards related wo women.

Answer 2

FRs
DPSPs
Acts

Question 3

Evolution of Role of Women in Indian Society

Answer 3

Ancient Period
Medieval Period
Post Independence Period

Question 4

Phases of Emergence of Women’s Organizations in India

Answer 4

First Phase
Second Phase
Third Phase (3 Sub Phases)

Question 5

Types of Women’s Organizations

Answer 5

Advocacy and Activist Organizations
Professional and Career Development Organizations
Service and Support Organizations
Community-Based Organizations
Research and Policy Organizations
Women’s Cooperatives
Social and Cultural Organizations
Health and Reproductive Rights Organizations
International + Transnational Organizations
Women’s Political Organizations

Question 6

The level of penetration of Women’s organization in Indian Society

Answer 6

Presence and Visibility
Geographical Reach
Targeted Populations
Engagement and Outreach
Collaboration and Networking
Challenges and Opportunities

Question 7

The Problems faced by women’s organization in Indian Society

Answer 7

Societal Perspective (gender inequality, stigmatization and backlash, limited community support)
Institutional Perspective (fragmented approach, lack of policy implementation, inadequate govt. support)
Financial Perspective (Limited funding, financial contraints, resource inequality
Cultural Perspective (cultural resistance, intersectional challenges)

Question 8

How can women’s organization acieve a larger vocal role in indian society?

Answer 8

Building Strong Networks Coalitions
Engagaing in Policy Dialogue and Advocacy
Strengthening Grassroots Mobilization
Utilizing Digital Platforms and Social Media
Engaging in Strategic Communications
Collaborating with Government and Institutions

Question 9

The ideal structure and approch for women’s organizations?

Answer 9

Intersectionality
Solidarity and Empowerment
Collaborative Approach
Contextual Relevance

Question 10

Give some examples of Success of Women’s Organizations

Answer 10

SEWA
Gulabi Gang
Apne Aap Women Worldwide
Vimochana
MKSS