Source: Indian Express Relevance: To recognize qualities of women and map them according to socio-economic needs Synopsis: There is a need to see more women in positions of power, and that can only happen if they are recognized and enabled for their strengths and not for acting ‘like men’ Contents1 Introduction2 Perception against women3 Present Education… Continue reading What women bring to the 21st century workplace
Tag: women empowerment
Need to bridge the gender technology gap
Synopsis: Access to technology is so crucial to ensure public health and safety. In recent years, health care has largely moved online, and it has resulted in the gender gap in accessing it. Gender gap in access to technology According to Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA) estimates, Around 390 million women in low- and… Continue reading Need to bridge the gender technology gap
Women as temple priests: An idea whose time has come
Why we need to permit women as a priest? Context: Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister PK Sekar Babu’s remark that women could be appointed priests in the 35,000-odd temples in the state is long overdue. Two major criticisms against the entry of women: The fear of women coming in contact with men, and notions of purity… Continue reading Women as temple priests: An idea whose time has come
Why are the Governments in India relying on liquor sales so much ?
Is it a good idea to go against WHO advisory to open liquor shops during a lockdown?
Extend Vishakha norms to religious institutions’
Extend Vishakha norms to religious institutions’ News: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a PIL petition to extend the Vishakha guidelines against sexual harassment in workplace to ashrams, madrasas and Catholic institutions to check the rampant rise in sexual exploitation of women. Important Facts: 2. According to the petition, if Vishakha Guidelines are extended… Continue reading Extend Vishakha norms to religious institutions’
7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – May 15, 2018 (Creating jobs for women: Renewable energy sector)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : Creating jobs for women in the renewable energy sector Analysis : Creating jobs for women: Renewable energy sector
7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – March 12, 2018 (The Supreme Court ends unjustified restrictions on Hadiya’s personal freedom)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : A welcome quietus Analysis : The Supreme Court ends unjustified restrictions on Hadiya’s personal freedom
7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – February 9, 2018 (Union budget 2018-19: a cause for women to cheer)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : Ujjwala Yojana to benefit eight crore women now Analysis : Union budget 2018-19: a cause for women to cheer
