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An early portrayal of female teachers in India through Helen Bisahu, an English teacher in India in 1950. There are gender differences in the number of teachers and their impact on education. [47] During the mid-1970s, females were 25% of teachers, increasing to 43% by 2008. [47]
Article 14 of the Indian Constitution states 'Equality before law' and grants every person equality before the law and equal protection in India. Article 15 prohibits discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. Muslims women in India however are used as both an instrument and symbol for Islam in South Asia.
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, in English; The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Rules, 2013; Press articles. Press Trust of India (16 January 2011). "Bill on sexual harassment referred to parliamentary panel". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 13 September 2012. Chandran, Cynthia (20 June 2012).
Under Article 15(3), the Constitution of India allows for positive discrimination in favor of women. The article, under right to equality, states that: "Nothing in this article shall prevent the State from making any special provision for women and children."
The status of women in India has been subject to many great changes over the past few millennia. With a decline in their status from the ancient to medieval times ...
A formation of human chain at India Gate by the women from different walks of life at the launch of a National Campaign on prevention of violence against women, in New Delhi on October 2, 2009. Violence against women in India refers to physical or sexual violence committed against a woman, typically by a man.
An 18-year-old Dalit woman from the southern India state of Kerala has accused 64 men of sexually abusing her since she was 13 years old. Police have arrested 28 people in connection with the case ...
The Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) states at Article 15 (4) that: 4. States Parties shall accord to men and women the same rights with regard to the law relating to the movement of persons and the freedom to choose their residence and domicile. [122]