Paper on Law & Justice in Globalized World

1. Paper on Law & Justice in Globalized World Contemporary Issues and Challenges related to Sex: Gender & Law By: M P Singh, LLM 1 Year( II Sem)

2. 01 Content Paper on Law & Justice in Globalized World 02 Introduction: Gender Equality as an Idea 03 In Vedic Era 04 Before & After Mughals Era 05 During British Age 06 Effect of Globalization in 20th Century 07 Effect of Globalization In 21st Century 08 Issues & Challenges By: M P Singh, LLM 1 Year( II Sem) 09 Conclusion

3. S 01 Content Evolution of Idea of Gender Equality Introduction India Perspective From Vedas to Independence Global Perspective Sustainable Development Goals & Beyond Issues & Challenges Misuse of Opportunities & Section 498A of IPC Conclusion Way ahead towards Gender Neutrality

4. S 02 Introduction Gender Equality: Issues & Challenges Equality is not voluntary its Necessary

5. S 03 In Vedic Era • Female Literacy : Akru, Apàlà, Aprasi, Aranyni, Atrey, Lopàmudrà, who had enriched different portions of the Rig-Veda • Females participated in family rituals, yajnas • People wanted scholarly female child • Freedom of Will : Swamwar • Treat as “ Ardhanganis” • No Sati system & child marriages • Participation in Economic Activities • War fare Courage & valour: Kaikeye, Sita, Rukmani, Satyabhama, Sabitri, Draupadi is depicted in Mahabharata & Ramayana Gender Equality : Early Vedic Age

6. S 03 In Vedic Era • Female Literacy decline: Education was denied • Females participation in family rituals, yajnas declines • Sati system & child marriages became prevalent • Polygamy started being tolerated& women rights declined • Manu, the law giver of Indian society gave the statement that women have to be under father during childhood, under her husband during youth and under her son during old age • Society became male dominated Gender Equality: Later Vedic Age

7. S From Buddhist to Mauryan Age 03 • Social Status of females Improved • Right of Women were recognized • Equality in status was provided • Women became teachers and started preaching the message of harmony through out the world • Megasthenes mentioned the Pandya women running the administration. The Satavahana queen, “Nayanika ruled the kingdom on behalf of her minor son. So did Pravabati, daughter of Chandragupta II, on behalf of the minor Vakataka prince. Gender Equality: Women got Empowered

8. S Mughal Period 04 • Social Status of females deteriorated • Right of Women were suppressed • Sate & Child Marriages, Polygamy became prevalent • Women were denied all the rights • she did not have any will of her own • Tulsidaswrites "Dhol, Gawar, Shudra, Pashu, Nari, Ye Sab TtadankeAdhikari“ signifying the plight of women • Women in southern India had better status that those in North Gender Equality: One of the worst Phase

9. S British Raj 05 • Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, Swami Vivekanand, Swami DayanandaSaraswati who have helped women gain their previous status in society. • Leaders understood the need for women empowerment • Abolition of Sati, Widow Remarriage, Women Education • Effective efforts were made to end the plight of women in India • Women started participating in the effort of freedom struggle • Status of equality started to establish Gender Equality: Struggle for Women Empowerment

10. S 20th Century Independent India 06 • DrAmbedkar said “ I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved • Men & Women made equal in constitution, discriminations were demolished, granted equal rights • Various Laws formed for Empowerment of Women • Legal Provisions Strengthened • Constitution Provided equality of opportunity • The Hindu Marriage Act of 1955, The Hindu Succession Act of 1956, The Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961, The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act was passed in 1956. • National Commission for Women In January1992 • The National Plan of Action for the Girl Child Gender Equality: Affirmative Actions

11. S Women of 21st Century 05 • Representing India in Sports, Business Education • Winning Gold Medal for the Country • Great Entertainers, Scientist , Educators, Politicians • Rising in all Field and becoming role models for youth • Becoming head of financial houses • Three Indian in Forbes 30 under 30 in 2017 • Four Indian women in top 100 influential women around the world • Equality of Opportunity is avaiable Gender Equality: Achieving Heights

12. S Global Context: SDG 07 • Sustainable Development Goals target are set for achievement by 2030 • Means that the continuous improvement is required to achieve complete equality in all respects • We all Need to understand that there is always a man behind a successful Women, like a Women is behind Successful Man- Both are complimentary to each other • A false sense of Pride depicting success as a force for victimizing the weak may be dangerous and serious challenge for society Gender Equality : Need for Continuous Improvement

13. S Challenges 08 • Formation of a family welfare committee in every district to scrutinize dowry harassment cases • It happened because there was a perceived notion that many false cases and being filed just to prove one as a victim. • The women who are “wrongly” arrested under Section 498A — the mothers and sisters-in-law • Rajesh Sharma & Ors.vs. State of Uttar Pradesh needs to be analyzed because it holds victims of violence guilty of misusing the law • The Supreme Court relied on Sushil Kumar Sharma vs. Union of India, Preeti Gupta vs. State of Jharkhand, Ramgopal vs. State of Madhya Pradesh, and Savitri Devi vs. RameshChand, to strengthen the point Gender Equality :False Cases Misuse of Law

14. S Challenges 08 • Panels or committee had no place under the established criminal procedural law • Restored to the police their power to immediately register an FIR • Wanted to craft a fair and reasonable procedure for complaints • Parties would now have to approach the High Court concerned for quashing of the complaint Gender Equality :False Cases Misuse of Law | Latest status

15. S Reforms for Future 08 • Gender has been perpetually recognized through a universal and normative category that has inevitably led to its homogenization. However, this endeavor has acknowledged gender as an analytical category that allows self-expression dictated solely by personal choice, leaving little or no room for victimization. Gender-inclusive spaces & environment, therefore, necessary to build acceptance and tolerance towards non-binary or gender non-conforming individuals in a collectivistic society. Gender Equality :Way Ahead to Gender Neutrality

16. Un Biased S Conclusion 09 Non Discriminatory Co-Existence Equal Opportunity Gender Neutral Gender Equality :Way Ahead to Gender Neutrality

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