GENDER EQUALITY

Gender Equality means providing equal opportunities to both men and women in political, economic, education and health aspects. A nation can progress and attain higher development growth only when both men and women are provided with equal opportunities. Women are refrained from getting equal rights as compared to men to men in health, education, decision making and financial independence. The tradition of the society that prevails since long says that women are are homemakers so they are only confined for household work. Girls belonging to orthodox families get very less opportunities to pursue higher education. The gender disparity is a hindrance in the growth rate of a country. When women participate the workforce increases, the economic growth of the country. But now the perception is changing. Example - Saina Nehwal is an Indian professional Badminton player. She has won over 24 International titles which includes 11 Super series titles. She is the first Indian female to have won Olympic medals in a badminton event.