Topic: Social empowerment
3. What are the causes for gender inequality in the country? Examine its impact on the society. (250 words).
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question: The Global Gender Gap Index for 2022 was released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) Wednesday, and it ranks India at 135 out of 146 countries. In 2021, India was ranked 140 out of 156 countries.
Key Demand of the question: To write about the causes for gender inequality and its impact.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate 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 by giving context of Global Gender Gap report.
Body:
First, write about the various causes for gender inequality – historic, educational, economic and social causes.
Next, write about the how the gender inequality impacts the Indian society. Cite examples and statistics to substantiate.
Next, write about the various measures needed to bridge the gender gap.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
