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The feminisation of ageing reflects deeper structural inequalities within society. Discuss the causes behind the feminisation of ageing in India. Analyse its social consequences for elderly women.

Topic: Population and associated issues Q2. The feminisation of ageing reflects deeper structural inequalities within society. Discuss the causes behind the feminisation of ageing in India. Analyse its social consequences for elderly women. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question India’s demographic transition and increasing elderly population have brought attention to the …

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“The persistence of gender gaps in leadership reflects structural barriers rather than individual capability.” Discuss the structural factors limiting women’s leadership in organisations. Examine how institutional interventions can address these barriers.

Topic: Role of women and women’s organization Q2. “The persistence of gender gaps in leadership reflects structural barriers rather than individual capability.” Discuss the structural factors limiting women’s leadership in organisations. Examine how institutional interventions can address these barriers. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Gender inequality in leadership continues despite …

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“The family is no longer a stable unit of security, it is increasingly a site of inequality.” Examine changing family structures in India and their implications for gender and elderly care. Outline measures to strengthen social security outside the family.

Topic: Society Q2. “The family is no longer a stable unit of security, it is increasingly a site of inequality.” Examine changing family structures in India and their implications for gender and elderly care. Outline measures to strengthen social security outside the family. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Indian society …

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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

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 …

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Child Marriages in India

Source:  TH Subject:  Society and Vulnerable sections Context: Despite 18 years of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, Andhra Pradesh continues to report a high incidence of child marriage, highlighting gaps between law and social reality. About Child Marriages in India: What it is? Child marriage refers to the formal or informal union where …

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The Domestic Sphere in India

Syllabus: Vulnerable sections Source:  TH Context: Recent debates around gender roles, dowry deaths, domestic violence, and the undervaluation of women’s unpaid work have reignited questions about the domestic sphere in India. About The Domestic Sphere in India: Current Realities Violence and Inequality: NFHS-5 shows 30% of women face intimate partner violence, but only 14% lodge …

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“Work-life imbalance for women is not a private failure but a systemic one”. Identify the core structural barriers to harmony. Assess how current labour and social protections address them. Suggest reforms to institutionalise support mechanisms.

Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, Q2. “Work-life imbalance for women is not a private failure but a systemic one”. Identify the core structural barriers to harmony. Assess how current labour and social protections address them. Suggest reforms to institutionalise support mechanisms. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The rise …

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The burden of unpaid care work is both a reflection and cause of structural inequality. Analyse time poverty as a gendered phenomenon. What role can social infrastructure play in alleviating it?

Topic: Population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues Q1. The burden of unpaid care work is both a reflection and cause of structural inequality. Analyse time poverty as a gendered phenomenon. What role can social infrastructure play in alleviating it? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TOI Why the question: The Time Use in …

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What are the causes for gender inequality in the country? Examine its impact on the society.

Topic: Social empowerment 3.  What are the causes for gender inequality in the country? Examine its impact on the society. (250 words). Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express Insights on India Why the question: The Global Gender Gap Index for 2022 was released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) Wednesday, and it ranks India at …

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Insights into Editorial: A greater impact on women

  Introduction: India reported double the usual number of domestic abuse cases in the first week of nationwide movement restrictions, according to the country’s National Commission for Women. Early signs are that SARS-CoV-2 poses a greater direct health risk to men, and particularly older men. But the pandemic is exposing and exploiting inequalities of all …

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