Question

Which of the following is/are instances of gender discrimination?

• A. A foetus is aborted just because it is female.
• B. Girls getting same opportunities that boys receive for education.
• C. Women getting paid less for the same jobs that men do.
• D. Women denied the right to cast votes in an election.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

Women denied the right to cast votes in an election.

Female infanticides and sex-selective abortions are severe cases of gender discrimination. Women getting paid less for the same jobs and denied roles because of their gender are instances of gender discrimination at workplaces. Women denied their political freedom is also a severe case of gender discrimination. All human beings are equal and should be treated equally in society.