Question

Which one of the following many be the criteria of gender parity in a society?
1. Comparison of number of male and female teachers in school
2. Equal number of distinctions achieved by boys and girls in Class 12
3. Comparison of number of boys and girls who survive up to Class 12
4. Whether the girl students are allowed to participate in competitions organized outside the school

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Comparison of number of boys and girls who survive up to Class 12

Gender is a social construct that impacts attitudes, roles, responsibilities, and behaviour patterns of boys and girls, men, and women in all societies. 

Gender Parity refers-

• to a statical representation of boy and girl data in a group. 
• gender parity can be important as it is used to assess the state of gender equality within a group or organization.
• when we divide the number of female students at a given level of education by the number of male students at the same level, the resulting value is called a gender parity score.

Thus from the above-mentioned points, it is clear that a comparison of the number of boys and girls who survive in Class 12 shows the criteria of gender parity in society. 

Let us learn about some of the major interventions done in the Constitution for the rights of women for gender equality.

• Article 14: Equality before Law
• Article 15: Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth
• Article 16: Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
• Article 17: Abolition of untouchability
• Article 19: Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc
• Article 21: Protection of life and personal liberty