Topic: Role of women and women’s organization,
2. The Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) has played a pivotal role in empowering and uplifting marginalized women in India. Elaborate. (150 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
Ela Bhatt, the founder of the Self-Employed Women’s Association or SEWA, was one of the most innovative activists, blending theory and practice at every step.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about SWEA model and its contributions.
Directive word:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Introduction:
Ben by giving the aims and objectives of SEWA.
Body:
First, write about the context that led to the formation of SEWA and its Gandhian ideals.
Next, write about the features of SEWA model – economic tools, Governmental tools, Action oriented research, Social platform, full employment and self-reliance etc.
Next, write about the various achievements of the SEWA model.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
