Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
4. By addressing gender disparities in political representation, societies can tap into the full potential of their human capital, leading to more robust and inclusive economic growth. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
Despite Indian women’s better balanced share of the political franchise, various institutional and structural challenges stand in their way to the electoral battlefield.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the gender disparities in political representation and ways to overcome it.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Briefly giving context.
Body:
First, write about the need for enhancing political representation in the country – promoting gender-sensitive policies, and serving as a source of inspiration.
Next, write about the impediments for the above.
Next, write about the ways to overcome gender disparities in political representation.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
