1. Joelle Darby GENDER DISPARITY IN INDIA

2. Women and Higher Education

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

5. Traditional Indian Female Roles

6. Modern Indian Woman

7. 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

8. Gender Preference

9. 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

11. Declaration of the Rights of the Child

12. Benefits of Education

13. The Realities of Child Marriage

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

15. Education: A Solution

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

17. Educate Girls www.Educategirls.in

18. 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” http://www.studentaffairs.psu.edu/womenscenter/ 204 Bouke Building Association for India’s Development www.clubs.psu.edu/up/aid/web/ourchapter.html South Asian Student Assoication http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/sasa/ South Asian Student Association http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/sasa/ FEA-MESA https://www.ed.psu.edu/educ/current-students/student-orgs

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