Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education
Q3. Education is the great equaliser, yet Indian campuses reproduce social and gender prejudices. Evaluate how gender-based barriers in higher education deepen existing inequalities. Suggest remedies. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question
The issue of gender justice in higher education is gaining attention due to rising debates on hostel curfews, ICC effectiveness, and inclusivity in line with NEP 2020 and constitutional guarantees.
Key demand of the question
To evaluate how gender-based barriers in higher education perpetuate inequalities and then to suggest remedies to address these structural gaps.
Structure of the Answer
Introduction
Briefly highlight the constitutional vision of equality and how campuses are expected to democratise opportunities.Body
- Barriers – Show how restrictive rules, poor infrastructure, stereotypes, and weak grievance mechanisms reproduce inequalities.
- Remedies – Suggest legal, institutional, infrastructural, and cultural reforms to align campuses with constitutional values.
Conclusion
Close with the idea that embedding gender justice in campuses strengthens democracy and social equity.
