Gender religon and caste

• Gender roles and discrimination:

  • Inside the home, all work is either done by women or organized by them through domestic help
  • Men typically do all work outside the home
  • Men are willing to do work inside the home if there is payment involved
  • Women work outside the home but their work is undervalued and unrecognized
  • Women constitute half of humanity but have minimal roles in public life and politics
• Feminism:

  • A feminist is a person who believes in equal rights and opportunities for men and women
  • Feminists focus on equality in personal, family life, public life, and improving women's roles in politics
  • Women are paid less than men in various areas such as cinema, sports, and factories
• Religion and communalism:

  • Communalism involves extreme attachment to one's own religion
  • It is based on the idea that followers of a particular religion must belong to one community
  • Communalism can lead to political dominance and discrimination against women
  • The Constitution of India promotes a secular state where all religions are equal
• Social divisions and inequalities:

  • Caste system in India involves social discrimination and occupation based on caste
  • Members of the same caste group marry within the group and practice similar occupations
  • Political parties consider caste composition when choosing candidates for elections
  • Different caste groups play various roles in politics, with some demanding power and representation