Social Science STD 7 Chapter 17: Gender Discrimination

Social Science STD 7 Chapter 17: Gender Discrimination - Exercises

1. Fill in the blanks:

2. Answer in short:

1. What kind of discrimination is seen in the upbringing of children?

In the upbringing of children, discrimination is sometimes seen in providing education, particularly higher education for girls. Differences are also observed in expectations regarding household chores and learning to drive bicycles or other vehicles.
2. What are the differences seen in the distribution of household work?

Differences in household work distribution are evident where certain chores are typically assigned to girls and others to boys. This discrimination is often seen in tasks from small to large household chores, and even in learning to drive vehicles.
3. Who is more likely to complete a formal primary education traditionally?

Traditionally, boys are more likely to complete a formal primary education than girls. However, the government has been making special efforts for the last two decades to ensure that girls also complete their primary education.

3. Answer in one-two lines each:

1. What efforts does the government make for women's empowerment?

The government implements various schemes and programs for women's empowerment, including providing financial assistance for animal husbandry and other ventures under initiatives like 'Startup India' and 'Make in India'. Special arrangements and schemes are also implemented to promote girls' education.
2. In which fields women are still rarely seen?

The text does not specify fields where women are rarely seen, but it highlights that in modern times, women have advanced into all fields, including medicine, engineering, law, politics, and defense, demonstrating their presence even in traditionally challenging areas.
3. How did women join the movement at the time of independence?

During the independence movement, many women from across the country, including Gujarat, joined the agitations under the leadership of Kasturba and Gandhiji.

4. Write short notes:

1. Women empowerment

Women empowerment is a process that enables women to have an equal status in society. Women are now seen in all fields, including doctors, engineers, lawyers, pilots, and even in the defense and space sectors. The government has implemented numerous programs like 'Startup India' and 'Make in India' to provide financial and educational assistance to women, helping them become self-sufficient. These efforts aim to challenge traditional beliefs and ensure that women can overcome societal challenges and play an equal role in the management and financial responsibilities of their homes and the country.
2. Education and traditional beliefs in India

In India, traditional beliefs have sometimes led to gender discrimination in education, with girls having difficulty achieving the right to education. In some areas, girls were not even allowed to complete primary education, and parents were reluctant to send their daughters for higher education, preferring that they work in their local area. However, in the last two decades, the government has made special efforts, such as providing assistance for higher education, to ensure that girls can complete their education and overcome these traditional barriers. As a result, the number of girls in fields like the army and police is increasing, and women are succeeding in various professional fields.