Democracy Awareness and Gender Sensitisation

Unit

Title and Contents

No. of Lectures

1

Introduction to Democracy and Democratic Values and Principles

·         Types of Democracy, Democracy, and Constitution, Understanding Democratic Values & Principles

·         Indian Political System - Legislature, Executive, Judiciary

·         Federal Structure - Central and State Government, Role of Political Parties and Pressure Groups in Democracy

·         Duties of Citizens and Government & Future of Democracy

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2

Challenges to Democracy and Corrective Measures.

·         Illiteracy, Poverty, Gender Discrimination, Casteism, Communalism, Corruption, Criminalization in Politics, Violence etc.

·         Strengthening Democracy- Education and Sensitization, Technological Innovations- E-Governance, Digital Participation etc.

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3

Understanding Gender-Related Concepts, Gender-Based Violence and Democracy

·         Gender Roles, Social Construction of Gender

·         Patriarchal Family Structure and its Effects

·         The Democratic Deficit in the form of Women’s Participation and Governance

·         Strategies to Address Deficit – Promoting Gender Equity and Equality

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4

Addressing Challenges

·         Breaking Gender Stereotypes in Families

·         Empowering Women’s Representation in Society

·         Men’s Participation in Advocating Gender Equality,

·         Setting the Approach of Reciprocity for the Betterment of Every Individual

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