Topic: Role of women and women’s organization.
Q1. “Women’s autonomy over their bodies remains an unfinished agenda of India’s gender justice movement”. Discuss. How can this autonomy be ensured beyond legal reforms? (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: NIE
Why the question:
The ongoing instances of gender-based violence, dowry deaths, and control over women’s bodies, as recently highlighted in public discourse.Key Demand of the question:
The question requires evaluating why bodily autonomy for women remains elusive despite legal rights and identifying actionable non-legal interventions to ensure this autonomy in practice.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly define bodily autonomy and its relevance in a patriarchal society where legal recognition has not translated into social empowerment.Body
- Explain the socio-cultural and structural factors that make bodily autonomy an unfinished agenda in India.
- Suggest non-legal approaches like education, community programs, political representation, and administrative reform to foster autonomy.
Conclusion
Conclude with a futuristic tone, stressing the need for a holistic transformation that empowers women to exercise agency over their bodies beyond legal frameworks.
