SEX AND GENDER "Sex" refers to the biological differences between women and men. They are generally permanent and universal. "Gender" refers to the socially constructed roles and responsibilities of women and men, in a given culture or location.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Gender equality-Constitution of India
Article 14
Ensures gender equality.
Article 15
Prohibits discrimination on grounds of sex.
Article 16
Provides for equality of opportunity in public employment.
Article 15 (3)
Permits the State to make special provisions for women and children.
Article 39
Enjoins the State to provide an adequate means of livelihood to men and women.
Article 51 A (e)
Makes it a duty of every citizen to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women.
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