What is the basic aim of education?
Ans: All-round
development of an individual is the basic aim of Education.
What
type of education is ethics and values?
Ans:
Ethics and Values are the components of moral education.
What
does moral education promote?
Ans:
Moral Education promotes diversity, tolerance, mutual respect and pluralistic
views.
Mention
any factor which you feel is responsible for the degradation of values in
society?
Ans:
The socio-cultural changes like transition from joint family to nuclear family
system, dysfunctional families, excessive competition, parental expectations,
commercialisation of education, increased crime and violence, effect of media
and information overload, misuse of information technology, globalisation,
consumerism are responsible for distortion and degeneration of values.
Write
down one objective of ethics and value education.
Ans:
Ethics and value education enable an individual distinguish between what is
right and what is wrong.
Define
social progress.
Ans: Social progress means
making society better in fair ways. It's about treating everyone equally,
protecting people's rights, taking care of the environment, letting everyone
have a say in how things are run, including everyone no matter who they are,
How
is gender equality related to human development?
Ans:
Society is constituted by men and women. Both men and women contribute to the
society’s smooth functioning. Hence gender equality in society will ensure
human development in real sense.
Write
down Gandhiji's version on women's education.
Ans:
“If you educate a man, you educate an individual but if you educate a woman,
you educate an entire family.”
What
is the basic motto of “social progress”?
Ans:
The basic motto of social progress is, “No one is left behind.”
What
are the stages a woman passes through in her lifecycle?
Ans:
There are 6 definable stages in a woman’s life. They are: Pre-natal stage,
Infancy, Childhood, Adolescence, Reproductive stage, Elderly stage.
Mention
any factor that amounts to bring gender inequality in society?
Ans:
Factors that bring gender inequality are: Customary Practices, Age-old beliefs,
unequal power relations and social institutions that do not treat men and women
equally.
Write
down a desirable gender related value you have imbibed from your study of the
module on “Issues related to women’?
Ans:
Desirable gender related values: Gender Justice, Gender Justice, Dignity of
Women, Eradication of discrimination on the grounds of sex, Respecting and
honouring the human rights of women, Developing compassion, care and respect
for women, Social and economic inclusion of women.
What
is pre-natal sex selection?
Ans: Pre-natal sex
selection refers to the practice of choosing the sex of a child before birth.
How
does pre-natal sex selection affect women?
Ans:
The detection of a female foetus before birth often results killing of the
foetus in the womb. It is a major cause of declining sex ration.
Define
the concept of “Parayadhan”.
Ans:
Daughters are considered as properties of others. Hence, the concept of
Parayadhan comes up.
Mention
the districts of Odisha that have low female sex ratio?
Ans:
Nayagarh, Dhenkanal, Khorda and Anugul districts have a low sex-ratio.
What
is PCPNDT?
Ans:
PCPNDT means Pre-conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques ACT. This ACT
bans pre-natal sex determination.
What
lesson does the Devan story indicate to you?
Ans:
Devan village story indicates that society cannot continue without women.
Which
right of a girl is violated when we kill her as a foetus in the mother's womb?
Ans:
The right to life is violated when a girl is killed as a foetus in the womb.
Mention
a gender bias you see around you in your family?
Ans:
In many families a son is given better educational opportunities, given better
nutrition and access to health facilities. Whereas a daughter’s access to such
facilities is severely restricted. These are some prevalent examples of gender
bias.
State
the ethical concerns you find in gender bias?
Ans:
Gender bias raises ethical questions in connection with equal opportunity,
equality and human rights, fairness, dignity and respect
Suggest
a measure that you feel appropriate to change family's’ attitude towards girls?
Ans:
In which year the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizen's Act
was passed in India?
In
the year 2007, the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizen's Act
was passed in India.
Write
down the basic rights the daughters need to enjoy in a family according to you?
Ans:
Daughters in a family should have the fundamental rights to equal education,
healthcare, freedom from discrimination, personal autonomy, safety,
participation, and financial independence.
Mention
a way in which you can keep your grandparents happy.
Ans:
One way to keep your grandparents happy is by spending quality time with them,
listening to their stories, and showing them love and appreciation through
gestures like helping with chores or running errands for them.
Mention
a change in the practice against widows you desire in the society.
Ans:
One change I desire in society's treatment of widows is to end the stigma and
discrimination they face, ensuring they have access to support services,
resources, and opportunities to live fulfilling lives with dignity and respect.
What
is gender-based division of labour?
Ans:
Gender-based division of labour means that certain jobs or tasks are assigned
to people based on their gender, like women being expected to do housework
while men work outside the home.
Is
gender-based division of labour a healthy practice?
Ans:
Gender-based division of labour is not inherently healthy, as it often
reinforces gender stereotypes, limits opportunities for individuals based on
their gender, and contributes to gender inequality. It can prevent people from
pursuing their interests and talents freely and may lead to unequal
distribution of resources and power within society.
Why
it is a need to recognize women's domestic labour?
Ans:
Recognizing women's domestic labour acknowledges their contributions, promotes
gender equality, and values their work within households and society.
How
can we liberate women from their care functions?
Ans:
We can liberate women from their care functions by promoting gender equality
through policies and practices that support shared caregiving responsibilities,
providing affordable and accessible childcare services, promoting flexible work
arrangements, challenging traditional gender roles and stereotypes, and
ensuring equal access to education and employment opportunities for women.
What
you feel needs priority to provide women a safe work space?
Ans:
Providing women with a safe work space requires prioritizing several key
measures, including implementing strong anti-discrimination and anti-harassment
policies, fostering a culture of respect and accountability, ensuring
confidential reporting mechanisms for incidents, offering comprehensive
training on gender sensitivity and sexual harassment prevention, promoting
gender diversity in leadership positions, and actively addressing systemic
barriers to women's advancement in the workplace.
Which
function makes women unique?
Ans:
One function that can make women unique is their ability to conceive and give
birth to children.
Define
gender justice.
Ans:
Gender justice refers to the fair and equitable treatment of individuals of all
genders, ensuring that everyone has equal rights, opportunities, and access to
resources regardless of their gender identity or expression. It involves
challenging and addressing systemic discrimination, biases, and inequalities
based on gender, and promoting social, economic, and political empowerment for
all genders.
As
a child how can you give justice to your mother's work?
Ans:
As a child, you can give justice to your mother's work by showing appreciation
and gratitude for her efforts, helping with household chores and caregiving
responsibilities, respecting her decisions and opinions, and advocating for her
rights and well-being within the family and society.
How
can you do away with the culture of violence against women?
Ans:
To combat the culture of violence against women, we need to educate, raise
awareness, enforce laws, provide support services, empower women, engage men,
monitor media representation, and mobilize communities.
What
was the traditional method of giving consent or exercising choice in marriage
among the royal families called?
Answer:
Swayambar
Which
article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights talks about the free and
full consent of the intending spouse?
Answer:
Article 16(2) of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that Marriage
shall be entered into only with the free and full consent of the intending
spouses.
What
is the opposite of free consent in marriage? Do you feel it is acceptable to
you?
Ans:
The opposite of free consent in marriage is coerced or forced marriage, which
involves individuals being pressured or compelled into marriage against their
will. Coerced or forced marriage is never acceptable and violates fundamental
human rights, including the right to autonomy and freedom of choice.
Spell
out a reason for which many Indian families go for marriage without the consent
of the girls.
Ans:
Some Indian families may arrange marriages without the girl's consent due to
traditional beliefs and a focus on family honour over individual choice.
How
does the U.K. Home Office, Report,2017 describe the forced marriage situation
of India?
Ans:
According to the U.K. Home Office, Report,2017 India is among the top four
countries as far as forced marriages were concerned.
How
forced marriage is forbidden in the Quran?
Ans:
Ouran forbids a Muslim man to take a woman as his wife without her consents. In
Islam a marriage is invalid without the consent of the woman.
Which
human right does forced-marriage or marriage without consent violate?
Ans:
Forced marriage or marriage without consent violates several human rights,
including the right to freedom of choice, the right to autonomy and
self-determination, the right to marry only with free and full consent, and the
right to be free from coercion and discrimination.
Mention
an Act that prevents forced marriage in India.
Ans:
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 includes provisions to
prevent and protect individuals from forced marriage in India. Also,
Prohibition of child Marriage ACT, 2006 try to prevent forced marriages.
What
is honour killing?
Ans:
Honour killing is the act of killing a person, typically a woman, by family
members or relatives due to the belief that the victim has brought shame or
dishonour upon the family, often through actions such as marrying against the
family's wishes, engaging in premarital or extramarital relationships, or
dressing in a manner deemed inappropriate by traditional or cultural standards.
In
which states of India honour killing is more prevalent?
Ans:
In Panjab and Haryana, honour killing is more prevalent.
Mention
a reason for which you feel child marriage is not ethically sound.
Ans:
Child marriage violates children's rights, deprives them of their childhood,
and perpetuates cycles of poverty and inequality.
According
to you, which articles of the Indian Constitution is violated by the practice
of child marriage?
Ans:
Child marriage violates several articles of the Indian Constitution, including:
1.
Article 19: Right to freedom
2.
Article 21: Right to life and personal liberty
Which
gender group becomes a higher victim of marriage without consent?
Ans:
In India, girls are more often victims of marriage without consent.
Give
a reason for which you feel that child marriage is anti- human in character?
Ans:
Child marriage is anti-human in character because it undermines the basic
rights and dignity of individuals. It denies children the opportunity to
develop fully as human beings, robbing them of their autonomy, education, and
freedom of choice. By subjecting them to early marriage, often against their
will, it perpetuates a cycle of oppression and violates their fundamental human
rights to safety, health, and self-determination.
Suggest
a measure to change a community's attitude to give preference to consent over
customary laws.
Ans:
One measure to change a community's attitude and prioritize consent over
customary laws is through education and awareness campaigns.
State
the minimum age of marriage prescribed for boys and girls in India.
Ans:
The legal age for marriage for boys and girls is 21 and 18 years respectively.
What
can you do to put an end to child marriage in your family?
Ans:
We need to safeguard the human rights of girls by giving them opportunities.
Thus, we can avoid child marriages.
In
which state of India mass child marriage takes place on the day of Akshaya
Tritiya?
Ans:
In the state of Madhya Pradesh of India mass child marriage takes place on the
day of Akshaya Tritiya.
What
ideal the Bal Mitra Gram project of Kailash Satyarthi's Foundation was trying
to promote among the children in the state of Rajasthan?
Ans:
It works towards preventing child exploitation such as child trafficking,
child labour and child marriage.
Who
was the child iconic ambassador of this Bal Mitra Programme in Rajasthan?
Ans:
Payal was the child iconic ambassador of this Bal Mitra Programme in Rajasthan.
Mention
the child rights violated through child marriage?
Ans:
Child marriages violate the right to education and health.
Bring
out a major differentiation between the concept of dowry as prevalent earlier
and today.
Ans:
A significant differentiation between the concept of dowry as prevalent earlier
and today is that historically, dowry was often viewed as a gift given by the
bride's family to the groom's family as part of marriage arrangements, whereas
today, dowry is more commonly associated with demands made by the groom's
family, often leading to financial burden, exploitation, and even harassment of
the bride and her family.
What
was the justification for giving “Streedhan”?
Ans:
Streedhan, or gifts given to a bride at the time of marriage, was justified as
a way to give women financial security and independence, so they have their own
money and belongings to use as they need, and to show appreciation for the
bride's role in the new family.
What
is the present conversion of the concept of “Streedhan”?
Ans:
‘Streedhan’ now functions as ‘Purushadhan’ and the groom feels to be entitled
to it.
Write
a major consequence of dowry practice on gender equality.
Ans:
The dowry system creates gender inequality, promotes corruption, places a heavy
economic burden on the bride’s family.
What
is the amount given by the groom to the bride's side is called under Islamic
tradition?
Ans:
The amount given by the groom to the bride's side under Islamic tradition is
called "Mahr" or "Mahar."
Define
dower.
Ans:
Dower, also known as "Mahr" or "Mahar" in some cultures, is
a financial provision or gift given by the groom to the bride as part of an
Islamic marriage contract. It is a mandatory obligation and symbolizes the
groom's commitment to support the bride financially.
In
which year the Dowry prevention Act came into force in our country?
Ans:
The Dowry Prohibition Act came into force in India in the year 1961.
Suggest
a changed value to end dowry.
Ans:
One changed value to end dowry could be promoting the idea of marriage based on
mutual respect and partnership, rather than material exchange.
Write
the nature of family violence you find to be very common in your surroundings.
Ans:
Domestic violence is unfortunately common. This can include physical abuse,
emotional or psychological abuse, verbal abuse, and financial abuse within
families.
Mention
the name of a state that has launched safe houses for girls to save them from
honour killing.
Ans:
One state that has launched safe houses for girls to save them from honor
killings is Punjab, India.
What
is femicide?
Ans:
Femicide refers to the intentional killing of women or girls because they are
female. It encompasses various forms of gender-based violence, including
domestic violence, honour killings, and killings related to gender
discrimination. Femicide reflects deep-rooted social, cultural, and systemic
issues that perpetuate violence against women and girls.
Point
out a form of femicide.
Ans:
One form of femicide is "honour killing," where women or girls are
murdered by family members due to the belief that they have brought shame or
dishonour upon the family, often by engaging in behaviours perceived as
violating traditional norms or values.
Give
your idea about which value femicide violates.
Ans:
Femicide violates the rights to life and gender equality, perpetuating a cycle
of violence against women and girls.
As
a young citizen what action you can take up to end femicide coming to your
notice.
Ans:
As a young citizen, you can take action to end femicide by raising awareness
through social media campaigns, participating in advocacy efforts for policy
change, supporting organizations that work to combat gender-based violence, and
promoting education and dialogue about gender equality and respectful
relationships in your community.
What
is the corelation between gender equality and domestic violence.
Ans:
Countries with less gender equality experience higher rates of domestic
violence.
What
change in value you can suggest to put an end to
domestic
violence?
Ans:
One significant change in value to put an end to domestic violence is fostering
a culture of mutual respect, empathy, and equality within all relationships,
where violence in any form is condemned and where individuals feel empowered to
seek help and support without fear of judgment or reprisal.
Mention
the types of domestic violence.
Ans:
In 1993, The United Nations Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against
Women defined domestic violence as: Physical, sexual and psychological violence
occurring in the family including battering, sexual abuse of female children in
the household, dowry related violence, marital rape, female genital mutilation
and other traditional practices harmful to women, non-spousal violence and violence
related to exploitation.
Among
which community Female Genital Mutilation is common?
Ans:
In Muslim Bohra community Female Genital Mutilation is common
What
are the ethical concerns you see in Female Genital Mutilation?
Ans:
Female Genital Mutilation is a violation of human rights.
During
the World War -II which type of domestic violence was undertaken in large
measures?
Ans:
During the World War -II , the domestic violence of forced sterilisation was
undertaken in large measures.
How
does family violence according to you is against desirable gender values? Give
a single reason.
Ans:
Violence undermine the status of women in family and keep them at the mercy of
men. This is against desirable gender values like equality and mutual respect.
How
gender equality is violated in case of STEM Education.
Ans:
Gender equality in STEM education is violated through biased representation,
societal expectations, discrimination, lack of role models, and institutional
barriers that discourage girls from pursuing and excelling in these fields.
What
does STEM stand for?
Ans:
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
What
can you do to ensure freedom of choice to your female counterparts?
Ans:
To ensure freedom of choice for my female counterparts, I can advocate for
equal opportunities, challenge stereotypes, support their autonomy, and promote
inclusivity in all aspects of life.
Write
down a safety issue a woman faces at her work place?
Ans:
A safety issue a woman may face in her workplace is sexual harassment or
assault.
How
does workplace bring gender discrimination?
Ans:
Workplaces perpetuate gender discrimination through factors such as the gender
pay gap, limited career advancement opportunities for women, sexual harassment,
unequal treatment, and stereotyping.
Mention
the way you can honour women's contribution at home?
Ans:
You can honour women's contributions at home by recognizing and appreciating
their labour, sharing household responsibilities equitably, respecting their
decisions and autonomy, and actively supporting their personal and professional
goals.
What
makes women's work invisible?
Ans:
Women's work becomes invisible due to societal norms that devalue traditionally
feminine tasks, unpaid labour, and the gendered division of labour which often
prioritizes men's contributions in paid employment.
Give
an example of gender stereotyping at work.
Ans:
An example of gender stereotyping at work is assuming that women are better
suited for nurturing or care-giving roles, while men are perceived as more
competent for leadership or technical positions, despite individual
qualifications or capabilities.
What
does Mamata Sahu's story teach you?
Ans:
Mamata Sahu's success as an assistant loco pilot proves that with determination
and hard work, anyone can break gender stereotypes and excel in traditionally
male-dominated fields.
Recommend
a means to end gender stereotyping at work.
Ans:
By allowing women to enter the employment market and giving them an equal space
there in we can ensure to end gender stereotyping.
Define
glass ceiling.
Ans:
The glass ceiling is like an invisible barrier that prevents women and
minorities from reaching top positions in their careers, despite their
qualifications and abilities.
How
is glass ceiling against the values of gender equality?
Ans:
The glass ceiling prevents women from advancing to top positions in their
careers, which goes against the principle of gender equality by limiting their
opportunities for leadership and advancement based solely on their gender.
Name
a woman whom you feel has broken the glass ceiling.
Ans:
Prof Geetanjali Dash, Vice Chancellor of Berhampur University, has broken the
glass ceiling by becoming the a female to hold this position, shattering gender
barriers and inspiring others with her leadership and accomplishments.
Which
is recognised as the first Women's Rights Movement of the world?
Ans:
The Seneca Falls Convention, held in 1848 in Seneca Falls, New York, is widely
recognized as the first Women's Rights Convention and is considered a landmark
event in the history of the women's rights movement.
What
is CEDAW?
Ans:
CEDAW stands for Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination Against Women. It's an international legal treaty adopted in
1979 by the United Nations General Assembly, and instituted in 1981.
Mention
the world-wide movement that brought harassment of women at workplace to social
media exposure.
Ans:
The worldwide movement that brought harassment of women at the workplace to
social media exposure is #MeToo.
Suggest
a gender value you cherish to be introduced to reduce role conflict among
women.
Ans:
Promote the value of "shared responsibility" to reduce role conflict
among women.
Give
one examples of gendered language.
Ans:
One example of gendered language is the use of "policeman" instead of
the gender-neutral term "police officer."
Give
one example of sexist language that you have studied.
Ans:
The use of the word “item” for a woman is derogatory. It is an example of sexist
language.
In
which year the Sexual Harassment at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition,
Redressal) Act was passed in Indian Parliament?
Ans:
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Act was passed by the Indian Parliament in 2013. The Act's
main goal is to protect women from sexual harassment in the workplace.
What
values we need to imbibe to make the society a safe place for our women?
Ans:
Creating a safe society for women requires values like respect, equality,
empathy, consent, education, accountability, empowerment, challenging
stereotypes, community engagement, and supportive legislation.
What
word we can use in place of ‘Mankind’ to make it
gender neutral?
Ans:
A gender-neutral alternative to "Mankind" could be "humanity."
How
can we replace the word” FIREMAN' to make it gender neutral?
Ans:
A gender-neutral alternative to "fireman" could be
"firefighter." This term is commonly used to refer to individuals
regardless of gender who work in firefighting and fire safety.
Here
is a list of words and their corresponding gender-neutral terms
|
Mankind |
Humanity |
|
Man’s
Achievement |
Human
achievement |
|
The
common man |
The
average person, ordinary people |
|
Chairman |
Chairperson |
|
Businessman |
Business
executive |
|
Layman |
Lay
person |
|
Fore
Father |
Ancestor |
|
Early
man |
Early
People |
|
Fireman |
Fire
fighter |
|
Salesman |
Sales
person |
