Entries by Lalita NIjhawan

Domestic Violence on Women

Any act that threatens the well-being of an individual is termed as abuse, while domestic violence is the systematic method in which one partner gains power and control by instilling fear and forcing subservience. Violence is not only physical abuse, but emotional, economic, verbal, and sexual. The social stigma of public dishonor is the greatest […]

Womenomics: Beneficiaries to Determinants

Womenomics as per my definition is a necessity for women that want to power through in their professional sphere, and be able to live stress free with their family. Centuries ago Indian women were equal to men, as our philosophy says there is no gender of the soul. In today’s so-called post-colonized, industrialist, modern era […]

Gender Budgeting a Must

As India inches closer to a new budget year, it needs to keep in mind certain facts in the context of the empowerment of women and the girl child. The central budget reflects the priorities of the government in different sectors and provides for resources accordingly. It is a well accepted fact that despite India’s […]