According to the sociologists, the approach to gender bias has to be holistic, considering that it is a society where people think nothing of eliminating female foetuses; even prenatal diagnostic techniques are marshalled to prevent conception of a female baby.
Palna will do nothing to prevent foeticide, nor will it help transform a gender–biased mindset, they have claimed.
At best, it could herald a fresh initiative to address all of these problems through not only charitable schemes, awards and punishments, but by the political class setting a positive example by nominating more women candidates in elections.
Discrimination against girls stems from the traditionally low value attached to females in Indian society. Girls are seen as a burden on the family, requiring a large dowry, which many poor families cannot afford. Females are generally the last to be educated or to get medical treatment.
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Added: Thursday, 1 January 1970, 6:03 (IST)
I applaud Madam Renuka chawdhry for atleast showing concern for this issue.I have been following her takes on many issues concerning girl child and women rights and I have found her taking right and strong actions in her war against age old customs of Indian society. I wish to compliment on her works and thank her for doing what she is doing. I hope she is alos able to fight our red tape sysatem to implement her visions for Indian women and girl kids.
manisha, Pune Maharashtra
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