QUESTION 8
GS4
10 marks
We are witnessing increasing instances of sexual violence against women in the country. Despite existing legal provisions, such incidents continue. Suggest some innovative measures to tackle this menace.
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7 min
150 words
What the examiner wants
Suggest innovative measures beyond laws to curb sexual violence against women.
SuggestPropose specific, workable measures.
Demand-wise check
- 1Social: gender sensitisation in school curriculum, engaging men and boys, media campaigns≈30 words
- 2Technology: panic buttons, safety apps, CCTV with AI, GPS in public transport, safe city projects≈30 words
- 3Institutional: more women police, fast-track courts, One Stop Centres, victim-friendly police stations≈30 words
- 4Community: neighbourhood vigilance, bystander training, safe public spaces design≈30 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
ProblemWhy laws are not enoughSocial, technological, institutional, community measuresConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Listing existing laws instead of innovative measures
- Ignoring the root cause of patriarchy
Draw this
- Pyramid: values at base → institutions → technology → law at top
Value addition
- CommitteeJustice Verma Committee (2013) led to Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2013.Verma Committee, 2013
- DataNCRB reported about 4.45 lakh cases of crimes against women in 2022.NCRB, 2022
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