Socio Legal Study of struggle of Women in India

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  • This article delves into the socio-legal dimensions of women's struggles in India, providing a comprehensive analysis of the historical, cultural, and legal challenges they face. It explores the evolution of women's rights within the framework of Indian society, scrutinizing the intersection of traditional practices and modern legal standards. The study highlights the impact of patriarchal norms on women's access to justice and their overall socio-economic status. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the research examines key legislations and judicial pronouncements aimed at protecting women's rights, including laws against domestic violence, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination. It also assesses the effectiveness of these legal instruments and the role of various stakeholders, such as government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and the judiciary, in addressing women's issues. Furthermore, the dissertation investigates the socio-economic barriers that hinder women's empowerment and the role of grassroots movements in advocating for gender equality. This includes examining the economic dependencies, educational disparities, and social stigmas that continue to marginalize women. The research also delves into the impact of landmark judicial decisions that have shaped the legal landscape for women's rights in India. It explores how these rulings have influenced societal attitudes and the practical challenges in their implementation. Additionally, the dissertation looks into the role of international human rights frameworks and how global conventions and treaties have been integrated into Indian law to advance gender equality. The study aims to contribute to the discourse on gender justice in India by identifying gaps in the current legal framework and suggesting comprehensive reforms. These reforms are not limited to legal changes but also encompass educational initiatives, economic policies, and community-based interventions that collectively aim to dismantle systemic barriers to gender equality. Ultimately, this dissertation underscores the necessity of a holistic approach that combines legal reforms with societal change to achieve true gender equality in India. It advocates for a paradigm shift that not only focuses on legislative advancements but also on the transformation of societal attitudes and practices that perpetuate gender disparities. The goal is to envision a society where women's rights are fully recognized and upheld, ensuring their empowerment and equal participation in all spheres of life.

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@article{176697,
        author = {Rupinder Kaur and Simranjeet Kaur},
        title = {Socio Legal Study of struggle of Women in India},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {11},
        pages = {6563-6569},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=176697},
        abstract = {This article delves into the socio-legal dimensions of women's struggles in India, providing a comprehensive analysis of the historical, cultural, and legal challenges they face. It explores the evolution of women's rights within the framework of Indian society, scrutinizing the intersection of traditional practices and modern legal standards. The study highlights the impact of patriarchal norms on women's access to justice and their overall socio-economic status. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the research examines key legislations and judicial pronouncements aimed at protecting women's rights, including laws against domestic violence, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination. It also assesses the effectiveness of these legal instruments and the role of various stakeholders, such as government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and the judiciary, in addressing women's issues. Furthermore, the dissertation investigates the socio-economic barriers that hinder women's empowerment and the role of grassroots movements in advocating for gender equality. This includes examining the economic dependencies, educational disparities, and social stigmas that continue to marginalize women. The research also delves into the impact of landmark judicial decisions that have shaped the legal landscape for women's rights in India. It explores how these rulings have influenced societal attitudes and the practical challenges in their implementation. Additionally, the dissertation looks into the role of international human rights frameworks and how global conventions and treaties have been integrated into Indian law to advance gender equality. The study aims to contribute to the discourse on gender justice in India by identifying gaps in the current legal framework and suggesting comprehensive reforms. These reforms are not limited to legal changes but also encompass educational initiatives, economic policies, and community-based interventions that collectively aim to dismantle systemic barriers to gender equality. Ultimately, this dissertation underscores the necessity of a holistic approach that combines legal reforms with societal change to achieve true gender equality in India. It advocates for a paradigm shift that not only focuses on legislative advancements but also on the transformation of societal attitudes and practices that perpetuate gender disparities. The goal is to envision a society where women's rights are fully recognized and upheld, ensuring their empowerment and equal participation in all spheres of life.},
        keywords = {Women, Constitution, discrimination, Feminism, Article.},
        month = {April},
        }

Cite This Article

Kaur, R., & Kaur, S. (2025). Socio Legal Study of struggle of Women in India. International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT), 11(11), 6563–6569.

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