Joelle Darby GENDER DISPARITY IN INDIA

Women and Higher Education

India Population: 1.27 Billion 28 States Capital: New Delhi Patriarchal Society

Traditional Indian Female Roles

Modern Indian Woman

Urban Work Force 15.4% of urban workforce are women Fastest growing sector: domestic work 1.5 million women added to sector over last decade 71% not active in economy

Gender Preference

Dowry System Dowry: payment to the groom’s family at the time of marriage Jewels, cash, cars, domestic appliances Up to $50,000 Bride cuts all ties with natal home

Declaration of the Rights of the Child

Benefits of Education

The Realities of Child Marriage

Child Brides Child Brides are more prone to: Miscarry Be infected with HIV Have three or more births Undergo multiple abortions

Education: A Solution

Where We Are Now Government is beginning to implement changes Smallest portion of budget Still face social, political and economic barriers

Educate Girls

Get Involved Center for Women’s Studies: “provides a point of entry where women students’ concerns can be handled directly or referred to appropriate units” Bouke Building Association for India’s Development South Asian Student Assoication South Asian Student Association FEA-MESA

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