The Illusion of Empowerment: Unmasking Patriarchy Behind India’s Gender Equality Narrative
In global arenas and domestic policy documents alike, India paints a progressive picture of women’s empowerment. With constitutional guarantees, landmark legislation, flagship schemes, and empowering slogans like “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao”, the country often presents itself as a champion of gender justice. Yet, beneath this rhetoric lies a harsher reality—a sovereign and deeply entrenched patriarchal […]