Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
4. The empowerment of women is not only a matter of social justice but also a fundamental element in the flourishing of democratic societies. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
n India’s Lok Sabha elections, the number of women contestants seats increased from 3% of all parliamentary candidates in 1957 to 6% in 2009 and further to 9% in 2019.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the overall impact of empowering women.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining women empowerment in India.
Body:
First, write about the need for women empowerment.
Next, write about the importance of women empowerment – Women’s active participation in all spheres of life contributes to the creation of more inclusive, equitable, and resilient democracies that reflect the diverse needs and aspirations of their populations.
Next, write about the steps required to bridge the above to achieve empowerment in a true sense.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
