DEMOCRACY INSIGHT

Email: khyati.khush@gmail.com It is said, that status of women in a society determines status of development of the society, and that when you educate a man, you educate an individual, you educate a woman, you educate an entire family. India has a rich history of empowered women. However, gradually the status of women degraded to the extent that female foeticide got widely practised. This resulted in wide gender disparities in the Indian society. The GII (Gender Inequality Index) for India in 2013 was 0.563, ranking 127th out of 186 countries. Child Sex Ratio (0-6years) in India continued to decline from 945 in 1991 to 927 in 2001 and 918 in 2011 census. Women in India - Kal aur Aaj  India has been an agricultural country - ' krishi pradhan desh' . Predominantly, agriculture and allied activities are dependent on family labour, with women playing an integral role and have been acknowledged as an economic asset. If you see all festivals in India revo...

Email: khyati.khush@gmail.com (Based on visit in the rural areas along the international border in Rajasthan.)  The Radcliffe line recognised in August 1947, partitioned India and Pakistan. India shares 2900km International Border (IB) with Pakistan on the western front. Geographically, Rajasthan is the largest state on the western border, with an exquisite terrain. Rajasthan- ‘the land of kings’ as it means with its unique desert terrain is identified with a nomadic, semi-nomadic and royal culture preserved by the communities living specifically in the remote areas along the International Border. The social structure along the international border in Rajasthan is diverse, exhibiting unique traditions, folklore and customs. Wars, Military Standoffs and settlement patterns Before partition, Sindh province has been home to Sindhi Rajputs (Bhuttos, Bhattis, Rathores, etc), Sodha Rajputs, Garasia & Daneta Jatts, Meghwals, Nayaks, Bhils, Kolis, Faqirs, etc. Similarly...