Background
Overview
This topic is crucial for GS1 (Society - role of women, social empowerment), GS2 (Welfare schemes, human resource development, government policies), and GS3 (Indian Economy - employment, inclusive growth). It reflects India's progress on SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and highlights persistent challenges in achieving inclusive development and leveraging the demographic dividend.
Gender disparity in India refers to the unequal treatment or perceptions of individuals based on their gender, manifesting across various socio-economic indicators including education, health, and employment. In the context of higher education and employment, it encompasses disparities in access, enrolment, choice of fields, completion rates, and subsequent integration into the formal workforce, as well as wage gaps and representation in leadership roles.