The plight of deserted women highlights a critical gap in India’s social security framework. Examine the socio-economic and legal vulnerabilities faced by deserted women. How can State welfare mechanisms be restructured to improve their inclusion?
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues
Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues
Q1. The plight of deserted women highlights a critical gap in India’s social security framework. Examine the socio-economic and legal vulnerabilities faced by deserted women. How can State welfare mechanisms be restructured to improve their inclusion? (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the Question: The plight of deserted women underscores the need for a more inclusive approach to women’s empowerment. Excluding them from the policy narrative is a moral and practical failure that demands urgent correction, Key Demand of the Question: The question requires examining the socio-economic and legal vulnerabilities faced by deserted women and suggesting policy reforms to improve their inclusion in State welfare mechanisms. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Briefly introduce the plight of deserted women as a neglected social group facing exclusion from mainstream welfare measures. Body: Socio-economic vulnerabilities: Highlight financial instability, lack of property rights, and social stigma faced by deserted women. Legal vulnerabilities: Discuss their ambiguous legal status, challenges in claiming maintenance, and difficulties in accessing welfare schemes. Restructuring welfare mechanisms: Suggest targeted policy changes such as improved legal frameworks, financial inclusion schemes, and dedicated support centres. Conclusion: Emphasize the need for a holistic policy approach that integrates legal recognition, economic empowerment, and social reintegration to uplift deserted women.
Why the Question: The plight of deserted women underscores the need for a more inclusive approach to women’s empowerment. Excluding them from the policy narrative is a moral and practical failure that demands urgent correction,
Key Demand of the Question: The question requires examining the socio-economic and legal vulnerabilities faced by deserted women and suggesting policy reforms to improve their inclusion in State welfare mechanisms.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction: Briefly introduce the plight of deserted women as a neglected social group facing exclusion from mainstream welfare measures.
• Socio-economic vulnerabilities: Highlight financial instability, lack of property rights, and social stigma faced by deserted women.
• Legal vulnerabilities: Discuss their ambiguous legal status, challenges in claiming maintenance, and difficulties in accessing welfare schemes.
• Restructuring welfare mechanisms: Suggest targeted policy changes such as improved legal frameworks, financial inclusion schemes, and dedicated support centres.
Conclusion: Emphasize the need for a holistic policy approach that integrates legal recognition, economic empowerment, and social reintegration to uplift deserted women.