QUESTION 8
GS1
10 marks
Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women's empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account in programme design and implementation?
WRITE IN
7 min
150 words
What the examiner wants
Distinguish clearly between gender equality, equity and women's empowerment, and explain why programme design must account for gender.
DistinguishBring out the differences clearly, point by point.
Demand-wise check
- 1Equality: same rights and opportunities; equity: fairness, giving more to those behind; empowerment: women's own agency and power≈35 words
- 2Why gender concerns matter in programme design: different needs, time use, safety, access≈35 words
- 3Examples of gender-responsive design≈35 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Three definitions with one example eachWhy gender lens mattersExamplesConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Using the three terms as synonyms
- Skipping the second part on programme design
Draw this
- Classic equality vs equity picture (same box vs different boxes) with empowerment as removing the fence
Value addition
- ExampleUjjwala gave LPG connections in women's names, recognising that women bear the health burden of smoky kitchens.Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
- ToolGender Budget Statement in the Union Budget tracks allocations meant for women.Ministry of Finance, Gender Budget Statement
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Reviewed public-source references related to this PYQ. Same-syllabus references are labelled separately.
- Shakti Dubey · AIR 1 · Page 15 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Akansh Dhull · AIR 3 · Page 13 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Shakti Dubey · AIR 1 · Page 13 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Shakti Dubey · AIR 1 · Page 29 ↗Same syllabus reference
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