#sexual_minorities
#stratification_and_mobility
#LGBTQ
#intersectional
Case Study: The intersectional discrimination faced by Kalbande
https://feminisminindia.com/2024/02/15/a-workplace-discrimination-nightmare-disabled-gay-obc-employee-not-paid-in-three-years-requests-passive-euthanasia/
#stratification_and_mobility
#LGBTQ
#intersectional
Case Study: The intersectional discrimination faced by Kalbande
https://feminisminindia.com/2024/02/15/a-workplace-discrimination-nightmare-disabled-gay-obc-employee-not-paid-in-three-years-requests-passive-euthanasia/
Feminism in India
A Workplace Discrimination Nightmare: Disabled, Gay, OBC Employee Not Paid In Three Years Requests Passive Euthanasia
Kumar Kalbande, a gay, disabled OBC government employee has requested passive euthanasia after facing workplace discrimination for years.
#gender_inequality
#Science_technology_and_social_change
#stratification_and_mobility
Gender disparity in Indian science
https://www.dailypioneer.com/2024/columnists/gender-disparity-in-indian-science.html
#Science_technology_and_social_change
#stratification_and_mobility
Gender disparity in Indian science
https://www.dailypioneer.com/2024/columnists/gender-disparity-in-indian-science.html
The Pioneer
Gender disparity in Indian science
Despite strides towards gender equality, female scientists continue to face challenges and barriers in India's scientific landscape Science has been dominated by the male gender since its origin. Even the image of a scientist is always depicted in the male…
#Labour_and_society
#gender_inequality
MGNREGA Led to Decline in Gender Wage Gap, Increased Compliance with Minimum Wage Norms: ILO
https://thewire.in/labour/mgnrega-led-to-decline-in-gender-wage-gap-increased-compliance-with-minimum-wage-norms-ilo
#gender_inequality
MGNREGA Led to Decline in Gender Wage Gap, Increased Compliance with Minimum Wage Norms: ILO
https://thewire.in/labour/mgnrega-led-to-decline-in-gender-wage-gap-increased-compliance-with-minimum-wage-norms-ilo
The Wire
MGNREGA Led to Decline in Gender Wage Gap, Increased Compliance with Minimum Wage Norms: ILO
The latest working paper by International Labour Organisation has also found that the gap in rural wages between formal salaried workers and casual workers has also decreased due to the employment guarantee scheme.
#culture_and_society
#population_policy_and_family_planning_in_India
#senior_citizen
Cultural travesty of abandoning the old
* They say old is gold, but it is certainly in the cold
https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/opinions/columns/pc/2024/Feb/17/cultural-travesty-of-abandoning-the-old
#population_policy_and_family_planning_in_India
#senior_citizen
Cultural travesty of abandoning the old
* They say old is gold, but it is certainly in the cold
https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/opinions/columns/pc/2024/Feb/17/cultural-travesty-of-abandoning-the-old
The New Indian Express
Cultural travesty of abandoning the old
They say old is gold, but it is certainly in the cold. A UN report recorded 149 million senior citizens living in India in 2022, a number predicted to more than
#Social_research
#social_theories
Positivism and Interpretivism in Social Research
https://revisesociology.com/2015/05/18/positivism-interpretivism-sociology/
#social_theories
Positivism and Interpretivism in Social Research
https://revisesociology.com/2015/05/18/positivism-interpretivism-sociology/
ReviseSociology - A level sociology revision - education, families, research methods, crime and deviance and more!
Positivism and Interpretivism in Social Research - ReviseSociology
Positivists believe society shapes the individual and use quantitative methods, Interpretivists believe individuals shape society and use qualitative methods.
#Works_and_Economic_Life
#gender_pay
How Skilling Can Bridge The Gap Between Women & Work
https://www.indiaspend.com/gendercheck/how-skilling-can-bridge-the-gap-between-women-work-895618
#gender_pay
How Skilling Can Bridge The Gap Between Women & Work
https://www.indiaspend.com/gendercheck/how-skilling-can-bridge-the-gap-between-women-work-895618
Indiaspend
How Skilling Can Bridge The Gap Between Women & Work
Despite several initiatives, there remains a considerable gender gap in the domain of vocational training, revealing a striking difference in skill acquisition between men and women
#population_policy_and_family_planning_in_India
#family_and_marriage_in_India
Educated women are having fewer children. It’s not good for India’s demographic dividend
https://theprint.in/opinion/educated-women-are-having-fewer-children-its-not-good-for-indias-demographic-dividend/1971404/
#family_and_marriage_in_India
Educated women are having fewer children. It’s not good for India’s demographic dividend
https://theprint.in/opinion/educated-women-are-having-fewer-children-its-not-good-for-indias-demographic-dividend/1971404/
ThePrint
Educated women are having fewer children. It’s not good for India’s demographic dividend
DINKs, Double Income No Kids, is a Western concept. Working couples are aspiring to live a more independent & luxurious life instead of having kids. But this can spell ruin for India's demography.
#Religion_in_modern_society_religion_and_science
Science, Spirituality And Religion
“Science without religion is lame and religion without science is blind”-Albert Einstein
https://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2024/02/science-spirituality-and-religion/
Science, Spirituality And Religion
“Science without religion is lame and religion without science is blind”-Albert Einstein
https://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2024/02/science-spirituality-and-religion/
Youth Ki Awaaz
Science, Spirituality And Religion
The relationship between science, spirituality, and religion is complex and multifaceted.
#Rural_and_agrarian_transformation_in_India
#Social_movements
Why farming is more important than IT to India's economy and why MSP reforms shouldn't wait
https://www.newindianexpress.com/web-only/2024/Feb/21/why-farming-is-more-important-than-it-to-indias-economy-and-why-msp-reforms-shouldnt-wait
#Social_movements
Why farming is more important than IT to India's economy and why MSP reforms shouldn't wait
https://www.newindianexpress.com/web-only/2024/Feb/21/why-farming-is-more-important-than-it-to-indias-economy-and-why-msp-reforms-shouldnt-wait
The New Indian Express
Why farming is more important than IT to India's economy and why MSP reforms shouldn't wait
As the farmers go on the warpath again, we looked in Part I of this series at how real their angst was. The degree of distress that a typical farming household
#child_marriage
#Stratification_and_mobility
Analysing India’s progress towards the elimination of child marriages
https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-insight/gender-equality/analysing-india-s-progress-towards-the-elimination-of-child-marriages-101708607785899.html
#Stratification_and_mobility
Analysing India’s progress towards the elimination of child marriages
https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-insight/gender-equality/analysing-india-s-progress-towards-the-elimination-of-child-marriages-101708607785899.html
Hindustan Times
Analysing India’s progress towards the elimination of child marriages
Authored by - Suhani Pandey, analyst, public policy and Sonakshi Chaudhry, manager, strategic partnerships & communications, The Quantum Hub (TQH).
#Works_and_Economic_Life
#gender_inequality
The women of ASHA: overworked, underpaid and on the edge of breakdown
* ASHA’s engage in the double burden of domestic chores
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/the-women-of-asha-overworked-underpaid-and-on-the-edge-of-breakdown/article67866061.ece
#gender_inequality
The women of ASHA: overworked, underpaid and on the edge of breakdown
* ASHA’s engage in the double burden of domestic chores
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/the-women-of-asha-overworked-underpaid-and-on-the-edge-of-breakdown/article67866061.ece
The Hindu
The women of ASHA: overworked, underpaid and on the edge of breakdown
ASHA workers: Women health workers in India, facing challenges of care work, health risks, and systemic neglect
#Rural_and_agrarian_transformation_in_India
#gender_disadvantage
The Invisible Farmers
https://thewire.in/women/the-invisible-farmers-saakhi
#gender_disadvantage
The Invisible Farmers
https://thewire.in/women/the-invisible-farmers-saakhi
The Wire
The Invisible Farmers
The lives of farmers’ wives are the real miracle sustaining the community. Unlike their male counterparts, these women are not listed as the primary owners of the fields they cultivate and have no access to government subsidies.
#power_elite
#patriarchy
#Violence_against_women
The Sandeshkhali Unrest: A Horrifying Story Of Patriarchy, Power And Corruption
https://feminisminindia.com/2024/02/26/the-sandeshkhali-unrest-a-horrifying-story-of-patriarchy-power-and-corruption/
#patriarchy
#Violence_against_women
The Sandeshkhali Unrest: A Horrifying Story Of Patriarchy, Power And Corruption
https://feminisminindia.com/2024/02/26/the-sandeshkhali-unrest-a-horrifying-story-of-patriarchy-power-and-corruption/
Feminism in India
The Sandeshkhali Unrest: A Horrifying Story Of Patriarchy, Power And Corruption
The Sandeshkhali unrest in West Bengal tells a story of land grab, assault, systemic violence, and sexual harassment.
#gender_inequality
#Politics_and_society
Gender bias in electoral politics is a global issue
https://www.dailypioneer.com/2024/columnists/gender-bias-in-electoral-politics-is-a-global-issue.html
#Politics_and_society
Gender bias in electoral politics is a global issue
https://www.dailypioneer.com/2024/columnists/gender-bias-in-electoral-politics-is-a-global-issue.html
The Pioneer
Gender bias in electoral politics is a global issue
Despite Haley's accomplishments, Trump's triumph underscores a deeper societal phenomenon influencing voters' perceptions of male versus female candidates Donald Trump has won the South Carolina primary, defeating Nikki Haley, the last major Republican candidate…
#Poverty_and_deprivation
#Urban_poor
Has extreme poverty been urbanized?
https://blogs.worldbank.org/developmenttalk/has-extreme-poverty-been-urbanized
#Urban_poor
Has extreme poverty been urbanized?
https://blogs.worldbank.org/developmenttalk/has-extreme-poverty-been-urbanized
World Bank Blogs
Has extreme poverty been urbanized?
Countries vary considerably in how they define urban areas, which makes comparison of urbanization patterns across countries difficult.
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iLearn IAS_Mains Monthly Compilation_February 2024.
#reproductive_rights
#population_policy_and_family_planning_in_India
The power of choice: a case for life-saving modern contraception
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/the-power-of-choice-a-case-for-life-saving-modern-contraception/article67904092.ece
#population_policy_and_family_planning_in_India
The power of choice: a case for life-saving modern contraception
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/the-power-of-choice-a-case-for-life-saving-modern-contraception/article67904092.ece
The Hindu
The power of choice: a case for life-saving modern contraception
The article highlights high-risk pregnancies in India, emphasizing the importance of contraception, family planning, and women's empowerment.
#Poverty_and_deprivation
#inequality_exclusion
Less than 3% of India’s population now living under extreme poverty: World Poverty Clock
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/less-than-3-of-indias-population-now-living-under-extreme-poverty-world-poverty-clock/article67907056.ece
#inequality_exclusion
Less than 3% of India’s population now living under extreme poverty: World Poverty Clock
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/less-than-3-of-indias-population-now-living-under-extreme-poverty-world-poverty-clock/article67907056.ece
BusinessLine
Less than 3% of India’s population now living under extreme poverty: World Poverty Clock
India reduces extreme poverty below 3%, achieving significant milestone towards UN's Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.