Topic: Role of women and women’s organization
Q2. “Honour killings are a brutal reflection of a society unwilling to accept change”. Analyze the social and cultural causes behind this practice in India, and suggest effective measures to address it. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the Question
The recent murders of two women — one in Kerala and the other in Tamil Nadu — underscore the pervasive and horrifying nature of gender-based violence in India.Key Demand of the Question
Analyze the underlying social and cultural factors contributing to honour killings in India and suggest effective measures, both legal and societal, to address them comprehensively.Structure of the Answer
Introduction
Briefly explain how honour killings represent the resistance to societal change, rooted in patriarchal and caste-based systems.Body
- Social and cultural causes: Discuss factors like caste rigidity, patriarchal control, community enforcement of tradition, and the role of khap panchayats in perpetuating honour killings.
- Measures to address honour killings: Highlight solutions like legal reforms, police sensitization, education campaigns, support for survivors, and community-driven initiatives to challenge traditional norms.
Conclusion
Emphasize the need for a combined legal and social approach to eradicate honour killings, fostering a society that respects individual freedoms and equality.
