Gender Inequality In Education

 

Gender Inequality In Education

-Sakshi Choudhary

Gender inequality in education is a pervasive issue that has been prevalent in many societies around the world. It manifests in different forms, such as disparities in enrollment rates, academic performance, access to educational resources, and opportunities for higher education and employment. This essay will explore the reasons behind gender inequality in education from both a girl's and a boy's perspective. From a girl's perspective, one of the primary reasons for gender inequality in education is gender stereotypes. Society tends to view girls as homemakers and caregivers, limiting their potential in other areas such as education. As a result, girls are often discouraged from pursuing academic excellence, and they receive less support and resources than boys. 

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This creates a cycle of inequality, where girls receive less education and end up in low-paying jobs, while boys are encouraged to pursue higher education and more prestigious careers. Another factor that contributes to gender inequality in education is poverty. Girls from poor families are more likely to be denied educational opportunities due to their financial status. In many societies, girls are viewed as an economic burden to their families, and their education is not considered a priority. Girls from poor families are also more likely to be subjected to child labor, early marriage, and other forms of exploitation, which limit their access to education. Moreover, gender-based violence is a significant barrier to education for girls. In many countries, girls are subjected to violence and harassment on their way to school or at school, which can lead to dropping out of school or poor academic performance. For example, a girl who has experienced sexual violence may feel too ashamed or traumatized to continue with her education. 

From a boy's perspective, gender inequality in education is also a concern. Boys who do not fit into the traditional masculine mold can face discrimination and bullying from their peers. For example, boys who show an interest in traditionally feminine activities such as art or music can be ostracized by their peers, leading to poor academic performance and dropping out of school. Furthermore, the education system often favors girls over boys, leading to boys being left behind. Many educators believe that girls are more conscientious and hardworking, and as such, they tend to give girls more attention and resources than boys. This can lead to boys feeling neglected and unmotivated, which can impact their academic performance. In addition, boys from low-income families also face barriers to education. Boys from poor families are more likely to be subjected to child labor and other forms of exploitation, which can limit their access to education. They may also lack access to educational resources such as books, computers, and the internet, which can put them at a disadvantage compared to their peers. 

In conclusion, gender inequality in education is a complex issue that affects both girls and boys. It stems from a combination of factors such as gender stereotypes, poverty, and gender-based violence. To address this issue, there needs to be a concerted effort by governments, educators, and society as a whole to provide equal opportunities and resources to both girls and boys. This includes addressing gender stereotypes, providing financial support for girls from low-income families, and ensuring that schools are safe spaces for all students, regardless of their gender. Only through a collective effort can we eliminate gender inequality in education and ensure that all students have equal opportunities to pursue their dreams and reach their full potential.

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Gender Equality Through Skill Acquisition Workshop !

 Gender Equality Through Skill Acquisition Workshop !

On Thursday 13/04/03 we went to Scholarship Public School in Gurgaon, to do a workshop about Gender Equality Through Skill Acquisition Children 12-16 participated in the workshop with great enthusiasm. The goal of the workshop was to teach the children the connection between gender equality and the acquisition of skills. At the end of the workshop, we gifted WASH Booklet and Stationary Items to the kids. This was possible thanks to the generosity of our clothe donors who's second hand clothes were sold and used to buy Stationary Items.WASH Booklet Supported By HEEALS.

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World Water Day -2023!

 

World Water Day is about accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis. Dysfunction throughout the water cycle undermines progress on all major global issues, from health to hunger, gender equality to jobs, education to industry, and disasters to peace. In 2015, the world committed to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6
 as part of the 2030 Agenda – the promise that everyone would have safely managed water and sanitation by 2030. Right now, we are seriously off-track. Billions of people and countless schools, businesses, healthcare centers, farms, and factories are being held back because their human rights to water and sanitation still need to be fulfilled. There is an urgent need to accelerate change – to go beyond ‘business as usual.’ The latest data show that governments must work on average four times faster to meet SDG 6 on time, but this is not a situation that any single actor or group can solve.

Water affects everyone, so we need everyone to take action.

Did you know?

1.4 million people die annually and 74 million will have their lives shortened by diseases related to poor water, sanitation and hygiene. (WHO 2022)

Today, 1 in 4 people – 2 billion people worldwide – lack safe drinking water. (WHO/UNICEF 2021)

Almost half of the global population – 3.6 billion people – lack safe sanitation. (WHO/UNICEF 2021)

Globally, 44 per cent of household wastewater is not safely treated. (UN-Water 2021)

Global water demand (in water withdrawals) is projected to increase by 55 per cent by 2050. (OECD 2012)

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International Migrant Day

 In recent years, #conflict, insecurity, and the effects of climate change, war and conflict have heavily contributed to the forced movement whether within countries or across borders. In 2020 over 281 million people were international migrants while over 59 million people were internally displaced by the end of 2021. Regardless of the reasons that compel people to move, migrants and displaced people represent some of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups in society, and

are often exposed to abuse and exploitation, have limited access to essential services including healthcare, and are faced with xenophobic attacks and stigma fueled by misinformation. On the other hand, many migrant workers are often in temporary, informal, or unprotected jobs, which exposes them to a greater risk of insecurity, layoffs, and poor working conditions. Due to persistent lack of safe and regular migration pathways, millions continue to take perilous journeys each year. Since 2014 more than 50,000 migrants have lost their lives on migratory routes across the world. Despite this, migrants have proven to be a source of prosperity, innovation, and #sustainabledevelopment to countries of origin, transit, and host countries. Their financial contribution through remittance offers a lifeline to families and spur local markets especially those of Low- and Middle-Income Countries while their role in the labour market remains invaluable. Their knowledge, networks, and skills have greatly contributed to the development of resilient communities. Strengthening the contribution of migrants to sustainable development requires collective effort to improve the governance of migration and addressing the challenges migrants face. Migrants and displaced people represent some of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups in society. Migrants have proven to be a source of prosperity, innovation, and sustainable development to countries of origin, transit, and host countries. No state can manage migration effectively and sustainably in isolation.

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How to embrace a grassroots approach to CSR

 How to embrace a grassroots approach to CSR

- by Valentina

 

A grassroots, fundamental approach to Corporate Social Responsibility is based on the idea that the impact of companies on society should be focused on the necessities of its stakeholders. These can be assessed by welcoming community principles, considering not only the needs of the CEO and the top executives, but also those of who contributes to raising their voices. 

For this reason, the CSR strategy should be rethought as a BOTTOM-UP, instead of a top-down one. 

To manage to do so, it is mandatory to:

1. UNDERSTAND the needs of the society, which inevitably influence the environment in which companies operate.
2. After that, it is crucial to ENGAGE with consumers, taking into account what they want. In this, social media are the key instrument by which businesses can increase, involve and grasp the requirements of their audience.
3. Then, another important step to take is to REFLECT on the core purpose of the firm and the real necessities of its workers, in order to build coherence between the tools, skills and competences used to achieve the final goal. In such a way, everyone takes a small but active part in the decision making process.
4. Finally, the last thing to do is to RELATE with people, by developing one to one interactions that allow to recognize clearly their preferences and values.
   
   
   

 

By following all these rules, firms are able to deeply understand their stakeholders’ goals and motivations, creating common goals able to mobilize people through the employment of their energy.

The building of these relationships can therefore be considered as a way to get a more conscious, sensitive, engaged and linked organization. 

A grassroots approach has the potential to nurture shared responsibility from all involved stakeholders and to provide the means to elaborate and consolidate an effective CSR programme.

The perfect balance between the satisfaction of citizens and local, community institutions’ needs can be achieved in this way.

But how can firms actually start this process?

By sponsoring and promoting local events, significant for the community they live in and are part of. 

And most importantly, by not limiting themselves to giving money but instead engaging in first person in the activities. In this way the monetary and human resources merge into the same direction of investment, providing the tools to better sustain and develop the community. 

Even if social gains are not easy to be measured and recognized, they should never been underestimated.

As a matter of fact, young consumers of today are always more demanding to firms to have a sustainable footprint and a beneficial social impact.

For theirs and future generations’ tomorrow.

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World Health Day. 7th April 2021.

Building a fairer, healthier world for everyone

In recent years, countries in the Western Pacific have experienced rapid economic growth, migration and urbanization. This created opportunities for better lives for many, but left others behind. The COVID-19 pandemic has undercut recent health gains, pushed more people into poverty and food insecurity, and amplified gender, social and health inequities.

This World Health Day, we’re calling for action to eliminate health inequities, as part of a year-long global campaign to bring people together to build a fairer, healthier world. The campaign highlights WHO’s constitutional principle that “the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition.”

The world is still an unequal one. The places where we live, work and play may make it harder for some to reach their full health potential, while others thrive. Health inequities are not only unjust and unfair, but they also threaten the advances made to date, and have the potential to widen rather than narrow equity gaps.

However, health inequities are preventable with strategies that place greater attention to improving health equity, especially for the most vulnerable and marginalized groups. COVID-19 has hit all countries hard, but its impact has been harshest on those communities which were already vulnerable, who are more exposed to the disease, less likely to have access to quality health care services and more likely to experience adverse consequences as a result of measures implemented to contain the pandemic.

That’s why we are calling on leaders to ensure that communities are at the forefront in decision-making processes as we move forward to a new future, and that everyone has living and working conditions that are conducive to good health. At the same time, we urge leaders to monitor health inequities, and to ensure that all people are able to access quality health services depending on their needs and values within their communities.

Facts and Figures:

• For the first time in 20 years, global poverty levels are predicted to rise and hinder the progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals1

• Up to 60% of people living in some countries of the Region lack coverage with essential health services.

• More than 1 billion people living in informal settlements or slums are facing increased challenges in preventing infection and transmission of the coronavirus.

• The Asia-Pacific region as a whole account for nearly 82.5 million or 32% of the world’s international migrants.

• 5.9 million children in the Asia-Pacific Region are at risk of not returning back to school due to the disruption to education and the economic impact of the pandemic.

• 52% of the Asia-Pacific population remains unconnected to the internet.

"It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver: - Mahatma Gandhi

"Healthy citizens are the greatest asset any country can have". Winston Churchill

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World Water Day -March 22nd -2021

 "Safe Drinking Water And Sanitation Is A Fundamental Right For Everyone .It's Fundmental Duty Of Everybody To Make It A Available To Everyone" - Gaurav

By 2030,India will have half of the water.

Save Water ,The Most Precious Thing In The Universe. The Mahanaryana Upnishad says , Lives of all being are sustained by water. It is the abode of all debts. Water is nectar .

More people die annually from lack of clean water than from all forms of violence combined. UN predicts that by the year 2040 ,the world will have half of the water.

By 2030,India will have half of the water.

We are not only depleting our water resources but also damaging our water bodies ,river etc. By toxic wastes in the water .

About 2.2 billion people in the world are living without access to safe water. The day is all about thinking and taking action to tackle the global water crisis.Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030.

The theme of World Water Day 2021 is valuing water. The value of water is about much more than its price – water has enormous and complex value for our households, food, culture, health, education, economics and the integrity of our natural environment. If we overlook any of these values, we risk mismanaging this finite, irreplaceable resource. SDG 6 is to ensure water and sanitation for all. Without a comprehensive understanding of water’s true, multidimensional value, we will be unable to safeguard this critical resource for the benefit of everyone.

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“Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!”

 

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, emerging data and reports from those on the front lines, have shown that all types of violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence, has intensified.

This is the Shadow Pandemic growing amidst the COVID-19 crisis and we need a global collective effort to stop it. As COVID-19 cases continue to strain health services, essential services, such as domestic violence shelters and helplines, have reached capacity. More needs to be done to prioritize addressing violence against women in COVID-19 response and recovery efforts.

UN Women provides up-to-date information and support to vital programmes to fight the Shadow Pandemic of violence against women during COVID-19.

Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!

As countries implemented lockdown measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus, violence against women, especially domestic violence, intensified – in some countries, calls to helplines have increased five-fold.

The UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign, a multi-year effort aimed at preventing and eliminating violence against women and girls, will focus on amplifying the call for global action to bridge funding gaps, ensure essential services for survivors of violence during the COVID-19 crisis, focus on prevention, and collection of data that can improve life-saving services for women and girls.

This year’s theme for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is “Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!”.Like in previous years, this year's International Day will mark the launch of 16 days of activism that will conclude on 10 December 2020, which is International Human Rights Day.

Several public events are being coordinated for this year's International Day. Iconic buildings and landmarks will be ‘oranged’ to recall the need for a violence-free future.
Why we must eliminate violence against women

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma and shame surrounding it.

In general terms, it manifests itself in physical, sexual and psychological forms, encompassing:

intimate partner violence (battering, psychological abuse, marital rape, femicide);

sexual violence and harassment (rape, forced sexual acts, unwanted sexual advances, child sexual abuse, forced marriage, street harassment, stalking, cyber- harassment);

human trafficking (slavery, sexual exploitation);

female genital mutilation; and

child marriage.

To further clarify, the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women issued by the UN General Assembly in 1993, defines violence against women as “any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life.”

The adverse psychological, sexual and reproductive health consequences of VAWG affect women at all stages of their life. For example, early-set educational disadvantages not only represent the primary obstacle to universal schooling and the right to education for girls; down the line they are also to blame for restricting access to higher education and even translate into limited opportunities for women in the labour market.

While gender-based violence can happen to anyone, anywhere, some women and girls are particularly vulnerable - for instance, young girls and older women, women who identify as lesbian, bisexual, transgender or intersex, migrants and refugees, indigenous women and ethnic minorities, or women and girls living with HIV and disabilities, and those living through humanitarian crises.

Violence against women continues to be an obstacle to achieving equality, development, peace as well as to the fulfillment of women and girls’ human rights. All in all, the promise of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - to leave no one behind - cannot be fulfilled without putting an end to violence against women and girls.

Did you know?

1 in 3 women and girls experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, most frequently by an intimate partner.

Emerging data shows an increase in calls to domestic violence helplines in many countries since the outbreak of COVID-19.

Only 52% of women married or in a union freely make their own decisions about sexual relations, contraceptive use and health care.

71% of all human trafficking victims worldwide are women and girls, and 3 out of 4 of these women and girls are sexually exploited.

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