GENDER TINCTURE : WOMEN AND THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE ASHTA LAKSHMI'S OF INDIA AT PRESENT TIMES

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Augusty Kashyap, Nilutpal Hazarika, Rahul Handique

Vol 18, No 7 ( 2023 )   |  Licensing: CC 4.0   |   Pg no: 232-240   |   Published on: 27-07-2023

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Abstract
The division between man and women was created by nature for sustaining the human race, civilization and culture. But, it is the society which placed man and women in dominant and dependent position. Women in earlier times treated as subordinates of man in India. Although, the seven sisters or at present the Ashta Lakshmi's are not much different from the rest of the country, but there are some exceptions in this regard. In Meghalaya, the society is primarily a matriarchal society, where emphasis is mainly given to women folks based on matri- local status. Moreover, Mangri Oraon, Aideu Handique, Bhogeswari Phukanani, Kanaklata Barua, Rani Gaidinliu, Pushpalata Das, Dil Kumari Bhandari, Madhumati Debbarma have made immense contributions to solve the gender issues and bring gender equality in this land of Ashta-Lakshmi’s of India. Nevertheless, there exists lots of disparities and discriminations on the basis of gender in this North-Eastern part of India. Proper implementation of policies and programmes is the need of the hour to bring gender justice in this land of rising sun. This paper intends to study the present status of gender stereotypes and their solutions through active participation of women in the democratic process of India.

Keywords:
Gender Problems in North-East India and their solutions, Gender Justice, Gender Budgeting , Policy and Planning for Women in North- East India.

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