Feminism is a socio-political movement that advocates for women’s rights and gender equality. It challenges patriarchal structures and seeks to address systemic inequalities. GKToday outlines here the key...
Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway was named as the Global Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women. In her new role she will focus her efforts on injustices mothers around the...
The National Commission for Women (NCW) is a very important statutory body in India, established to safeguard and promote the rights of women. Set up under the National...
Micro blogging site Twitter for first time has launched #Positionofstrength campaign in India to empower women to raise voices against any form of discrimination. The campaign seeks spread...
President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated India’s first Gender Park at Kozhikode district of Kerala. It is also the first of its kind gender equality convergence centre in Asia. The...
Telangana has become the first State in the country to introduce compulsory gender education at the graduate level. In this regard, state government has introduced bilingual textbook titled...
John Stuart Mill was a prominent English philosopher, political economist, and civil servant. He made contributions to liberal thought, utilitarianism, and social theory. His ideas on individual liberty,...
Gender and politics in India encompass a complex interplay of constitutional provisions, socio-cultural dynamics, and ongoing struggles for equality. Despite legal frameworks aimed at ensuring gender equality, disparities...
The representation of women in Indian politics has evolved over the years. Despite constitutional guarantees and various legislative measures, gender disparities persist. Historical Context The journey of women’s...
UN Women unveiled South Asia’s 1st virtual knowledge hub in India. What is UN Women? UN Women is a UN organization established in 2010 with the aim to...
