As per the 2011 Census Report, the sex ratio is a major concern for India's future social development, as the nation is poised to be a super powers in the near future. As per the 2011 Census Reports the Sex Ratio is 940 females per 1000 males, way behind the world average, and highly undesirable for a nation of billion plus people.
It is a shame on the nation, with a great tradition of 'respecting women' that we have not been able to bring the number of women on par with that of men even after six decades of independence. More outrageous is the Child Sex Ratio, 914 girls per 1000 boys in the 0-6 age group, which is at an all time high. All these owe to the intrinsic gender inequality and son preference that have been prevailing in Indian society.
No doubt, such a low Sex Ratio would only help all our development policies go in vain. A Sex Ratio below 1000 is not at all good for a myriad of reasons. It has affected the institution of marriage,leading to unconventional marriages, sale of girls, and women trafficking. If this attitude is perpetuated, it would make our women vulnerable and our policies of Women Empowerment, Child Development, Inclusive Growth would be hit seriously. Women will continue to lead their miserable life, and it will affect social development and progress of the entire nation and hamper India's popularity in the international arena.
Moreover, it has a cultural and emotional aspect. Woman, who adorns a respected position in our culture, being neglected would question our boasting of the great Indian Culture(Arsha Bharatha). This SMS joke that comes in to my mind is an eye-opening question. "Do you require tiger or girl on the back of your bike? save girls before shouting for Tigers." Though funny, this gives a strong message for us. Robust GDP figures doesn't make sense until you ensure a descent living for all, especially woman.
It is a shame on the nation, with a great tradition of 'respecting women' that we have not been able to bring the number of women on par with that of men even after six decades of independence. More outrageous is the Child Sex Ratio, 914 girls per 1000 boys in the 0-6 age group, which is at an all time high. All these owe to the intrinsic gender inequality and son preference that have been prevailing in Indian society.
No doubt, such a low Sex Ratio would only help all our development policies go in vain. A Sex Ratio below 1000 is not at all good for a myriad of reasons. It has affected the institution of marriage,leading to unconventional marriages, sale of girls, and women trafficking. If this attitude is perpetuated, it would make our women vulnerable and our policies of Women Empowerment, Child Development, Inclusive Growth would be hit seriously. Women will continue to lead their miserable life, and it will affect social development and progress of the entire nation and hamper India's popularity in the international arena.
Moreover, it has a cultural and emotional aspect. Woman, who adorns a respected position in our culture, being neglected would question our boasting of the great Indian Culture(Arsha Bharatha). This SMS joke that comes in to my mind is an eye-opening question. "Do you require tiger or girl on the back of your bike? save girls before shouting for Tigers." Though funny, this gives a strong message for us. Robust GDP figures doesn't make sense until you ensure a descent living for all, especially woman.
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