PPT ONWomen right at

national & international

level

Introduction:-In today world women’s are the most important part of our society . So, to understand or to acknowledge her status, contribution. We should look into following:-

Gender equality has been a social concern. Since man step root on earth when we think of gender discrimination against women this is what come to mind:-

So lets see status of women in past-ancient time:-

women during the early Vedic period enjoyed equal status which name in all aspects of life.

Women were educated in the early Vedic period.

Rig Vedic verses suggest that women married at mature age and were probably free to select their own husband

Medieval period:- Indian women’s position in society further deteriorated during the medieval period. When child marriage and a bann on widows remarriage become part of social life in some communities in India. The Muslim conquest in the Indian sub continent brought parduh system to Indian society.

Great women fighter for right:- Razia sultana- only women monarch rule

in Delhi. Gond queen Durqavati- ruled for 15

years.

The Bhakti movement tried to restore women’s status and questioned certain forms of oppression. Mira bhai, a female saint, poet was one of the most important Bhakti movement figures.

Immediately following the Bhakti movement, Guru Nanak the first Guru of Sikhs preached equality between men and woman.

Tradition such as sati, jauhar and devadasi among some communities have been banned are largely defunct in modern India. During the British raj many reformers such as Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Ishwar chandra fought for the betterment of women .

Problem in modern world:- Abuse violence and determination

against women are widely tolerated and systematic.

The issues with women’s right are still being ignored and remain as a “social epidemic”.

Many government turn a blind eyes towards the increasing problem with the discrimination and violence against women.

Abuse victim of rape, unfair treatment in the workplace, domestic violence etc.

Women in the 21st century are thought to have:-

Freedom of speech Freedom from fear Freedom to vote Freedom to enslavement Freedom of choice Freedom of religion Freedom from Torture

Closer case study:-The situation in Afghanistan

before, during and after the Taliban.

Before:- Women carried out business transactionEducation for women and their right to vote was introduced to the constitution in 1964Job position held by men •70% teacher •50% servant •40% doctors

Present:- Taliban took over 1990’sRestricted & violated•Women right on education •Work & freedom of movementRestricted access to health & care

After:- Taliban was over thrown in 2001Over one million girls are attending school Access to health care services Afghan government & NGO has set up programs to improve women’s status& public participation

Close case study:-How ever, although the Taliban

tippled :- Girls drop out rates of school is

still high Little or no progress at school Freedom of movement is still a

restriction Early marriage- 57% marriage

before the age of 16

From Mary Wellstone founder of modern feminism craft’s book A Vindication of the right of women(1792):-

“If women be educated for dependence, that is to act according to the will of another fallible being and submit, right or wrong, he power when are we to stop?”

“The divine right of husband, like divine right of king, may it is happened in this enlightened age, be contested with out danger”

The fact about gender discrimination, mid 19th century Europe: -

Married women were legally dead in the eyes by the law

Women were not allowed to vote Women had to submit to laws when

they had no role in their formationMarried women had no property right Women had to pay property taxes

although they had no representation in the levying of these taxes

Suffrage (right to vote) in the U.S.A

• 1776: landed (owning real estate) white men over 21

• 1920:women allowed to vote U.K-1928Canada- mid of 1920s (in all

provinces)• In 20th century revolution

granting women the right of vote is a standard features, reflecting economic needs and women’s demand

Movement:-Three waves of the women’s liberation

movement:-I. 19th early 20th century• Main goal- political equality (right to

vote) II. 1960s- 1980s• Main goal- social and cultural equality III. 1990s • Continuing struggle for social equality

China had its own long legally of female infanticide. In the last two decades, the government’s infamous one-child policy has weekend the country’s track record even more. By restricting house hold size so limit the population, the policy gives parents just one chance to produce a coveted son before being forced to pay heavy fines for additional children.

In 1997, the world health organization declared, “more then50 million women were estimated to be ‘missing’ in china because of the institution killing & neglect of girl due to being’s population control program.

Conclusion:-“We live in a world where women

play a foundational role in the strength and growth of our economy”. This would not have been possible were it not for the brave women during the antebellum era, as they should as the back bone to help today’s women secure right that we often take for granted.