5 Reasons Why Gender Sensitization Need Of The Hour In India

The wounding aftermaths of gender inequality incidents are being felt across the nation. Here are some shocking facts and reasons as to why there is a crucial need for gender sensitization in India. Fill out This Petition to be part of the "Jaago Re" movement, aimed to make gender sensitization programmes compulsory across schools all over India.

1. According to this report, India displays "extremely high" levels of gender inequality, with an appalling ranking of 127 out of 146 countries.

According to a recent report published by the McKinney Global Institute on Women's Equality, India has received an abysmal rating of 0.48 on a gender parity scale, where a rating of 1 would be ideal. This rating depicts a label of "extremely high" levels of gender inequality.

Furthermore, India ranks a poor 127th out of 146 countries by the UN Gender Equality Index

2. According to this report on “Gender Equality and Development,” an estimated 2.5 lakh girls are killed in India each year because of their sex and other related reasons.

The brutal mass murder of women in India due to gender related incidents just seems to scrape the surface of the malicious threats and prejudices faced daily in the lines of domestic violence and discrimination.

Furthermore, as per data from the National Crime Records Bureau, crime rates including cases of attempted rape, kidnapping, abductions, and domestic violence in India are on a meteoric rise.

3. According to a recent survey, it was reported that the median wage earned by women in India is up to 30% less the wage earned by men.

According to the corresponding survey conducted by The Economic Times, it was reported that on an average, men earn Rs 259.80 per hour whereas their female colleagues earn just Rs 190.50, depicting a 30% deficit between the median wages.

4. According to The United Nations Gender Equality Index, Women hold a mere 12% of the seats in the National Parliament, as opposed to a male dominated 88%.

It is no question that an Indian woman's participation in employment decisions is significantly less than that of men. India's poor performance on the UN health index is amplified by this harsh reality.

5. What Can You Do To Help? Fill Out This Petition.

The "Jaago Re!" campaign by TATA Tea aims to make Gender Sensitization programmes compulsory in schools across India. With every signature, our nation moves a step closer towards being safer and more equal, with impartial opportunities for both men and women.