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Suggest the steps to improve the social status of women in Indian society.

i. Women’s political representation: To reduced discrimination against women, they should be elected in different bodies so that they can raise their voice. One-third of seats in local government bodies – in panchayatand municipalities are reserved for women. There should be reservation of at least one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies for women.


ii. Education: Gandhi Ji said if we educate men only a person is educated and if we educate women then the entire family is educated. This stated that the education of women is very important for the development of a nation. It improves the social status of women and can participate in every decision-making process.


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