Topic-Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
3) “Gender equality is a critical component of economic growth”. In the context of recently published World bank’s women, business and the law 2019 report, examine the above statement.(250 words)
Why this question:
The article is in the context of recently published report of World Bank – “Women, business and the law 2019” that measured gender discrimination in 187 countries. It provides for facts justifying role of women in economic growth of a country.
Key demand of the question
The answer must highlight the interrelationship between Gender equality and the economic growth by appreciating the key findings of the report.
Directive word
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we have to look into the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer
Introduction:
Start with multidimensionality of gender equality and their correlation with economic growth.
Body:
The answer must address the following aspects –
- Start by explaining how Gender equality is a multidimensional term assuming economic, cultural and social dimensions.
- Details and assessment of the report.
- Indian scenario
- Justify by relating Gender equality to economic growth by providing examples of successful countries.
Conclusion:
- Conclude with importance of gender equality for better future of the societies.
