An Overview of Gender Inequality in India

Abstract

After the World War II gender inequality attracted the attention of the policy makers and social scientists in India. In our society the offense against women is increasing day by day. Domestic Violence, Rape, Sexual harassment, molestation, eve-teasing, forced prostitution, sexual-exploitation, at work places is a common affair today. So, it’s an alarming issue for our country. The main objectives in this study are to found the factors which are liable for gender inequality and to give suggestions to reduce gender inequality. The study examine that in India there are so many factors which are completely responsible for gender inequality such as social factor, communal factor, cultural factor, financial factor and legal factor. Study suggested that we should recommend high level of education to girls as well as increase women empowerment for reducing gender inequality in India.