Violence against women is legitimized by social norms, beliefs and institutions.

The agriculture sector as a whole has developed and emerged immensely by empowering men with technology.

Decades of campaigning has led to signiicant changes and reform in the rape law.

Women experience disadvantage and oppression differentially, based on their status, context and location.

Despite its many advantages, the employment of women in economic activity in India has been associated with increased mortality for infants and young children. Simultaneously, narrower gender differentials in child mortality among employed women have been noted.