Women of India: Developmental Setbacks of Gender Inequity
Date of Award
3-24-2015
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Liberal Studies
Organizational Unit
University College, Global Community Engagement
Disciplines
Global Affairs
First Advisor
Heather Booth
Keywords
India, Development, AIDS, Gender, Prostitution, Inequity, Inequality, Rural, Women
Abstract
This project examines rural Indian women and discusses the strong correlation between gender inequity and the setbacks that have crippled development. The embedded caste system has created a distinct social hierarchy, which has incidentally deprived women of their freedom and voice. Gender inequity and social stratification are direct causes of the AIDS epidemic, research revealing a contingency between lack of empowerment and exposure to the disease. Additionally, the HIV/AIDS virus carries a strong cultural stigma, which influences whether or not women will seek treatment if infected, since AIDS victims face extreme social isolation and discrimination, in India. This project discusses several cause-and-effect frameworks related to gender inequity, which have stunted the growth and success of India.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Trawick, Alicia, "Women of India: Developmental Setbacks of Gender Inequity" (2015). University College: Global Community Engagement Capstones. 27.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_gs/27