ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following has increased the focus on gender issues as it pertains to development?
A
it is seen as a human rights issue for the advancement of society as a whole
B
women have taken to advancing their causes with the great support of men
C
countries want to join western countries in order to advance the cause of women
D
there is no difference between the genders when it comes to development
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -GAD focuses on Gender Mainstreaming or a strategy for: making women’s as well as men’s concerns and experiences an integral dimension of the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies, programs and projects in all social, political, civil, and economic spheres so that women and men benefit equally.

Detailed explanation-2: -Constraints on women’s and girls’ education, access to health care (especially in relation to pregnancy and childbirth), independent livelihoods, and control of property and income contribute to underdevelopment and state fragility.

Detailed explanation-3: -The gender perspective focuses particularly on gender-based differences in status and power, and considers how such discrimination shapes the immediate needs, as well as the long-term interests, of women and men.

Detailed explanation-4: -EDUCATION. Gender inequality is a pressing issue in Indian society. Poverty. Patriarchal Setup in our Indian Society. Lack of Education or Illiteracy. Lack of Awareness Among Women. Social Customs, Beliefs and Practices. The Need For Awareness.

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