Feminism is not a third-world issue: CSS/PMS 2023

Feminism is not a third-world issue: CSS/PMS 2023

Outline

1. Introduction
2. What is meant by the term ‘feminism’?
3. Historical development of feminism
4. Current status of feminism
5. To what extent is it true that feminism is not a third-world issue? Yes, it is true because:

5.1. Women in the first world also face gender discrimination

5.2. There is a difference between rights granted and rights exercised

5.3. There is still a persisting wage gap between men and women in developed countries

5.4. Women have not been given equal political representation in the first world

5.5. Women have not been provided a safe environment in developed countries

5.6. Sexual objectification of women has also been in developed countries

6. What are the rationales behind the inequality between men and women?

6.1. Dominance of masculinity over femininity

6.2. Lack of equal rights

6.3. Economic dependency of women over men

6.4. Patriarchal mindset

6.5. Confined role of women

7. How will feminism last positive impacts on society?

7.1. Equal level playing field in the political sphere

7.2. Independency of women on the economic front

7.3. Provision of equal rights

7.4. Gender awareness among the masses

7.5. Women-oriented laws

8. Steps were already taken to eliminate gender discrimination

8.1. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights-1966

8.2. UN Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women(CEDAW)-1979

8.3. Beijing Platform for Action-1995

9. Recommendations

9.1. Fulfill commitments on international conventions

9.2. Implementation of pro-woman laws

9.3. Proper allocation of resources

9.4. Provide equal educational opportunities for women

9.5. Role of media to break gender stereotypes

10. Conclusion