Rooted in patriarchal values, gender-based violence, in all its manifestations, is antithetical to social growth. Explain.

Rooted in patriarchal values:

Men are superior and women as secondary sex

Men more superior and women as asset of men

Men as a protector of women (rather than subordinate)

Different manifestations of gender based violence:

(A) Domestic violence - increased by 66% in 2021 as per NCRB.

Different manifestations of gender based violence:

(B) Dowry: form of violence

(C) Social media abuse & Trolling: form of mental harassment.

(D) Rapes, etc.: most heinous form of harassment & violence.

(E) Sexual harassment at workplace: acts as barrier for women entry.

Antithetical to social growth:

(A) Economic: Only 21% female labour force participation against 86% in USA. Women contribution affected due to glass ceiling due to which only 3% women leaders in care work sector noted.

(B) Social: Increasing patriarchal dominance over resources → Increasing women violence (viscious cycle) → Woman movements (MeToo, etc.)

(C) Cultural: Degradation of indian culture (janani janma bhuteshu) → Instances of rape and murder cases shaking justice system

(D) Political: Women participation in government law (7 ministers) → Women leaders more efficient but rarely seen (18% M) → Need of the hour is to work in line with SDG 5 and SDG 10 for equitable gender development.

— Harsh Lodha · AIR 261