The plight of older women in India is a pressing issue that often goes unnoticed and unaddressed. These women face a myriad of challenges which exacerbate their vulnerability and marginalization within society. Discuss.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues.
Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues.
1. The plight of older women in India is a pressing issue that often goes unnoticed and unaddressed. These women face a myriad of challenges which exacerbate their vulnerability and marginalization within society. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question: Older women in India face significant challenges, including abuse, abandonment, and neglect. The article discusses the same. Key Demand of the question: To write about the issues faced by the older women and measures needed to address them. Directive word: Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by giving context. Body: First, write about those various challenges faced by older women in India – including abuse, abandonment, exploitation within families, lack social support, and face barriers to accessing healthcare and resources. Economic dependency, social isolation and neglect etc. Next, write about the measures that are needed to overcome the above. Conclusion: Conclude by writing a way forward.
Why the question:
Older women in India face significant challenges, including abuse, abandonment, and neglect. The article discusses the same.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the issues faced by the older women and measures needed to address them.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context.
First, write about those various challenges faced by older women in India – including abuse, abandonment, exploitation within families, lack social support, and face barriers to accessing healthcare and resources. Economic dependency, social isolation and neglect etc.
Next, write about the measures that are needed to overcome the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.