EP - 3 Has The Pandemic Bent Gender Gains ?

HAS THE PANDEMIC BENT GENDER GAINS?: Even in normal conditions, India’s gender balance was always in question. The pandemic has severely impacted it further. The government initiatives are not very proactive, and increased work burden, significant rise in incidences of domestic violence and lack of support systems, due to the lockdown and the continuing pandemic situation could leave any long term pernicious effect on women’s empowerment, especially for those who work in the rural and urban unorganized sectors. Are critical interventions with men and boys needs to bring about more gender equity in society?

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