Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues
Q2. Artificial intelligence can deepen existing gender inequalities if social structures remain unchanged. Examine this statement in the context of unpaid care work. Also assess its social implications. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question
Rapid adoption of artificial intelligence is transforming work and skills, but its social impact is shaped by entrenched gender norms, especially the unequal burden of unpaid care work in Indian society.Key demand of the question
The question requires examining how artificial intelligence can reinforce existing gender inequalities through unpaid care work and discussing the broader social implications of this process in the Indian context.Structure of the Answer
Introduction
Briefly highlight AI as a transformative social force whose outcomes depend on existing gendered structures of work and care.Body
- Link between artificial intelligence and deepening gender inequality through persistence of unpaid care work.
- Social implications of AI-driven change for gender roles, skills, and social mobility.
Conclusion
Conclude by emphasising the need to align technological change with redistribution and recognition of care work.
