My Journey as a Woman in Indian Society” | by Purvagaikwad
empower the state to create special measures for women's protection and equality. 2. Cultural Pillars and Family Structure My Journey as a Woman in Indian Society”
: Family is the central unit of life. In many parts of India, multi-generational, patrilineal households remain common, where women often serve as the primary caregivers and homemakers. 57% of men in rural areas |
| Challenge | Impact | |-----------|--------| | | 30% of women (15–49) have experienced physical or sexual violence (NFHS-5) | | Child marriage | 23% of women aged 20–24 were married before 18, despite law banning it | | Unpaid care work | Women spend 8+ hours/day on domestic work vs. <1 hour for men | | Workplace harassment | PoSH Act exists, but underreporting is high due to fear of retaliation | | Digital divide | Only 33% of women use internet vs. 57% of men in rural areas | In many parts of India