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'Sexual division of labour' signifies that:
A. Gender division emphasises upon division on the basis of nature of work.
B. Division between men and women.
C. Caste is the basis of gender division.
D. Work decides the division between men and women.
'Sexual division of labour' signifies that:
A. Gender division emphasises upon division on the basis of nature of work.
B. Division between men and women.
C. Caste is the basis of gender division.
D. Work decides the division between men and women.
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The correct option is B A, B and D
The Division of labour in society has always been a criterion for the division of work on the basis of specialization. Sexual division of labour means specialized roles of men as compared to women. Women have been assigned or denied work in society solely based on sex differentiation while male strata continue to enjoy monopoly out of this discrimination. The Indian constitution provides the right to equality, dignity and freedom from discrimination. They have equality of opportunity in the matter of appointment and various legislation have been enacted e.g., The Equal Remuneration Act, The Maternity Benefit Act to ensure employment of women without any discrimination.
The Division of labour in society has always been a criterion for the division of work on the basis of specialization. Sexual division of labour means specialized roles of men as compared to women. Women have been assigned or denied work in society solely based on sex differentiation while male strata continue to enjoy monopoly out of this discrimination. The Indian constitution provides the right to equality, dignity and freedom from discrimination. They have equality of opportunity in the matter of appointment and various legislation have been enacted e.g., The Equal Remuneration Act, The Maternity Benefit Act to ensure employment of women without any discrimination.
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