GENDER BENDER: UNDERSTANDING THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF GENDER EQUALITY

ATTRIBUTED TO RHYTHM AGGARWAL_CRIMINAL DEFENCE LAWYER

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The mere mention of gender equality sparks a polarising and often heated debate. While women are waking up to the gender-based discrimination and atrocities their gender has been subjected to, men are increasingly feeling threatened and in certain cases, even victimised by this awakening. Amidst social media conjectures and individual interpretations, the law surrounding gender-equality in India has become muddled. In its simplest form, gender equality imparts equal rights to all citizens, regardless of their gender. It’s a fundamental right and a cornerstone to any developed civilisation. Achieving gender parity ensures that no individual is treated as inequal, due to their gender. In this article, let’s gain a deeper, more meaningful perspective on gender equality and the legal provisions governing the same.

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