Authors – Anchita Saxena,Chhavi Bhandari

Status of women : elusive

comprehending the role and functions of women

in India .

Adequate representation through laws & constitutional

provisions.

Role of media and social movements

TO CONTRIBUTE IN EMPOWERMENT OF TO BE COGNIZANT ABOUT THE RIGHTS FOR
WOMEN . WOMEN IN INDIA.

MOTIVATION

IMPART KNOWLEGDE ABOUT POLICIES TO REFLECT THE STATUS OF WOMEN IN

&REGULATIONS FOR WOMEN . THE SOCIETY
S.NO TITLE HIGHLIGHTS

1. Susan S . Wadley – ‘Women and the
Hindu Tradition’ published in the
journal of women in culture & society,
under the university of Chicago press
journals .
2. DR .Shashi Punam & Naina sharma .
(2017) –’ The Role and Position of
Women Ancient Society to Modern
Society in India’.
3. RC Mishra – ‘Women in India: towards
gender equality’.
Role and identity of Indian women
in the ancient Hindu society .
Position of women in Vedic and
post Vedic period in Hindu society
and position in medieval era.
Role of women in decision making
and their status in India.

4. Mandeep Kumar – ‘CASTESISM in laws Laws for women and role of

of Manu 200 B.C’ women in a Hindu society .
 TO EXAMINE THE POSITION OF
WOMEN IN INDIA

TO CRITICALLY ANALYSE THE

CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT TO ANALYSE THE ROLE AND
ACT 2013 &THE SEXUAL FUNCTION OF WOMEN&
HARRSAMENT AT WORKPLACE UNDERSTAND WOMEN CENTRIC
ACT 2013. OBJECTIVE MOVEMENTS.

TO INVESTIGATE THE
FUNCTIONING OF NATIONAL TO REVIEW CONSITUTIONAL
COMMISION FOR WOMEN AND PROVISIONS AND LAWS FOR
DELHI COMMISION FOR WOMEN
WOMEN
 ROLE &FUNCTIONS OF WOMEN

WOMEN PERFORMS MULTIFARIOUS FUNCTIONS .

Identities have evolved with change in times.

Women are Versatile .

 WOMEN IN ANCIENT & MODERN INDIA
Rig-Vedic Period-
Exceptionally high status Pre-independence
to women. period- Position of
Post-Vedic Period- women oscillating. .
depletion of the status
of women. .

Medieval period – Contemporary Period-

Unprecedented Status of women in
depreciation of the Juxtaposition.
status of women .
 #MeeToo Movement and Feminist Movement
1. #MeeToo Movement

 Started in the later days of October 2018.

 Phrase hashtag used to reveal extent of problems
 Aim- To seek justice against Sexual Harassment.
 Demands- (i) Reformation of adequate policies.
(ii) Adjudication of ordeals &complaints .
 Criticism- (i)Lacked collectiveness for proper execution.
(ii) Led to admission of fake complaints .

2. FEMINIST MOVEMENT

 Aim- To provide equal opportunities to women of a

country
 Advantage- Gives insight to women about their rights
and privileges .
Important Role in disseminating
awareness.

Plays both positive and negative roles .

Positive- (i)Contributed in uplifting status of women.
(ii)Helped in bringing positive orientation in the
Indian society .
Negative- Objectification of women in unhealthy manner

A need of Media Regulating body/agencies

 • Article 14, Article 15(1)&(3),Article
Articles under the 16,Article 39(a)&(d), Article 42,Article 46,
Constitution of India . • Article 47,Article 51(A),Article
243D(3)&(4), Article 243T(3).

• Section 375 IPC (Rape), Section 363-373

(Kidnapping & Abduction) , Section
Legal Provisions 302/304-B IPC (Homicide for dowry
,dowry deaths or other attempts).
(Crimes enlisted in IPC) • Section 498-A IPC (Cruelty by Husband or
his family /relatives) ,Section 354
(Molestation),Section 370(Trafficking)

• Family Courts Act, 1954,The Special Marriage Act, 1954,The

Crimes Hindu Marriage Act, 1955,The Hindu Succession Act, 1956
under with amendment in 2005,Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act,
Special 1956,The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 (Amended in 1995),)
Laws. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
etc.
 ROLE OF NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR
WOMEN (NCW) AND DELHI COMMISION FOR WOMEN(DCW).

 NCW
 Constituted under the ‘National commission for
women Act ,1990’
 Aim- (1) To investigate matters situated with
providing security and protection to women
 DCW
 Instituted in 1994 by Got, under the ‘Delhi
Commission for women Act 1994 ‘.

Aim- 1) To scrutinize matters related to atrocities

faced by women.
Powers- (1) Inquire Investigate 2) Aids NCW
(2) Posses similar powers as of a civil court Power- (i)Acts as a quasi –judicial body. Powers similar to civil
3)Can probe into matters on suo –motu basis Court . .

Popularly known as the ‘Anti-Rape’Bill.
Introduced various amendments in
provisions of IPC .
Benefits –
1)Recognises offences dealt under
different laws .
2) Widened the ambit and scope of IPC .
3)Burden of proof shifted from victim to
accused.
Bill passed after the homicidal Gang Rape Case On
16th
December,2012.
Section375/376 IPC
Before amendment -dealt with cases limited to
penetration .
After amendment -includes wide ambit of circumstances
amounting to Rape.
Criticism – Doesn’t include the problem of Marital
Rape
Amendments in IPC -:
 Sexual Harassment under section 354-A
 Assault or use of criminal force to women with intent to
disrobe – section 354-B
 Voyeurism – Section 354-C &Stalking – Section 354-D
 Acid Attack – Section 326 &Attempt to acid attack 326-B
 The Act was enacted after the ‘Vishaka
Case’.
 Passed by the Lok Sabha on 3rd
September,2012 and later was passed
by Rajya Sabha on 26th February,2013
and came into force on 9th December
,2013.

Aim- To protect women from sexual abuses both

physically and mentally in their respective workplaces or
institutions .
 Issues Guidelines for employers .e.g. –establishment of
ICC
 No Protection to Male Employees.
 Doesn’t Include technological mishaps leading to sexual
harassment.
 Squanders time of employers
 No protection from other forms of harassments .
 No clarity of the chairperson of ICC, in absence of senior level
Female employee.
 No authority for monitoring proper Implementation .
 Lack of awareness amongst major employees .
 The Act does not satisfactorily address accountability.
 Composition of ICC is dissatisfying.
 Survey Analysis
Sexual Harassment and Gender Equality

Aim- To examine the Opinions of People on Sexual

Harassment and Gender Equality .

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 A large number of population necessitates Majority of the people are cognizant about the
‘Gender equality’ Term sexual harassments .

Both the genders disparage career stereotyping Most of the people have experienced sexual
on the basis of gender harassment at regular intervals

Investment and saving as well as banking is a Most of the people are unaware of the term ,
priority, not limited to men. ‘ICC ‘as well its institutions in organisations

Majority of people are in support of #MeeToo

Movements.
 CONCLUSION
Understand that
Women are
cornerstone of
humanity.
Imparting proper
Need Of Adequate
education to men
Orientation of the
&Encouraging
society
women .

Ways of empowering
women .

Organising Increasing and

awareness camps in Imperative role of
village . Media .

Proper
Implementation of
laws and policies .