Representation of women in higher bodies of political authority has been considered
a prerequisite for the success of democracy at the grass-root level. However the
need for accountability and sense of commitment on the part of the elected women
representatives is stressed. This requires a higher degree of awareness among
women regarding health, literacy, gender and other relevant social, economic and
political issues.
For:
1. Most organisations have tried to encash this issue commercially.
2. Women in villages have no reach to such organisations.
3. These days most of the organisations are politically motivated.
4. Joining such organisations has become a means for whiling away time for affluent
women.
5. The leader of such organisations is nowhere near to the actual problem faced by
women
6. Because of our orthodox family set up very few cases on atrocities on women are
reported.
7. Many women have used these organisations as a platform to gain popularity.
Against:
1. Several social ads on women, supported by such organisations are frequently seen
on T.V
2. The percentage of the female child going to school has increased in the past
couple of years.
3. Various road shows by such organisations have helped in spreading awareness in
the society.
4. These organisations have helped Indian women to become self-sufficient.
5. Self-sufficiency has given the traditional Indian housewife the strength to stand
against the
atrocities of their husbands.
6. These organisations had strongly opposed the issue of gender identification.