Learning Objectives
- Understand how social diversity based on gender, religion, and caste can manifest as social divisions and inequalities in democratic politics.
- Analyze the impact of gender roles and the sexual division of labor on women's participation in politics and society.
- Explore the historical struggle for women's rights and representation through feminist movements and their impact on society.
- Examine the patriarchal structure of society and its effects on women's literacy, employment, and political representation.
- Evaluate the measures taken to improve women's representation in legislative bodies, including reservations and the Women's Reservation Act, 2023.
- Investigate the role of religion in politics, the concept of communalism, and the challenges it poses to democracy.
- Discuss the constitutional provisions that establish India as a secular state and the importance of secularism in combating communalism.
- Explore the historical and contemporary impact of the caste system on social and economic inequalities in India.
- Analyze how caste influences political mobilization, party strategies, and electoral outcomes in India.
- Understand the constitutional measures to prevent discrimination based on caste and religion and promote equality.