Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
1. Examine the impact of traditional gender roles on reduced labour force participation rate (LFPR) for married women in India. Suggest measures to overcome the same. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The article examines the relationship between women’s marriage and their participation in the labor market.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the causes for decline of the already low female labour force participation rate in India for married women.
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:
Begin by giving context.
Body:
First, in detail, write about how gender roles impact labour force participation for married women in India. Mention factors in details and substantive with statistics.
Next, mention the various measures that are needed to overcome the same – government policies, such as maternity leave and flexible work arrangements, breaking gender stereotypes and creating safe spaces for women etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
