Context: Though women in India have made some progress recently, India’s performance in Global Gender Gap Index released by the World Economic Forum proves the progress is insufficient due to the prevalence of gender-based discrimination.
Progress of women empowerment in India:
Problems faced by women due to Gender-based discrimination in India:
Conclusion: India should rewrite its gender norms by drawing inspiration from countries like Nepal, Bangladesh and Rwanda, where women are empowered politically and economically.