Politics and Economics
Status of women
Throughout the history of the world, women have always held a different status than men do. Women in different countries hold a different status for many different reasons. The status of women in India has had a long history and has been influenced by many different factors and has changed throughout history.
In the Vedic period, 2500-1500 B.C., women were not only equal to men, but they were honored. In the Hindu religion, a woman is considered the better half of the marriage and religious rights could only be performed with the presences of a man’s wife. In the household, the woman would take care of the house, but they also take part in many other crafts. Passages in the Veda show that women had some careers open to them like teaching, medicine, business, and military. In ancient India, the women were very respected and they lived a free life.
Although the women at one time lived a free life, things were to then change in the Muslim Period of history. The Muslim influence on India had a large effect on the women. During this time, the women were no longer equal to men. The Islamic religion restricted the women to not leave their house and wear a veil to cover their face. Men in the Islamic religion would have many wives because getting a divorce is very easy. All a man has to do is say, “I divorce you” under Muslim provisions. The women in the household didn’t have any freedoms and her routines of cleaning and cooking turned into her business.
Later on in history, the influence of the British influence on Indian culture and the movements of Gandhi changed the status of women once again in India. In the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, women were once again equal to men. Women were starting to take off their veil and leave their houses to fight the battle of equality. Because of the movements, India’s constitution now gives women the right to be equal to men. Although the law says they are equal, there are still troubles with the status of women in society. Some people still look down upon women because the men are still the more educated and powerful gender. The inequality that still exists causes many problems for the women in India. A recent survey ranked India as the worst place to be a woman in the Group of 20 countries that makes up the world’s biggest economies. ((Chandrashekar & Viji)
This was based on health services, property rights, and threat of violence. The inequality has become bigger within the last twenty years, partially because of the economic growth and globalization.
Chandrashekar, V., & Viji, S. . Retrieved from
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-South-Central/2013/0124/Beyond-rape-trial-a-bigger-question-about-women-s-status-in-India
Singh, R. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.bu.edu/wcp/Papers/Huma/HumaSing.htm
In the Vedic period, 2500-1500 B.C., women were not only equal to men, but they were honored. In the Hindu religion, a woman is considered the better half of the marriage and religious rights could only be performed with the presences of a man’s wife. In the household, the woman would take care of the house, but they also take part in many other crafts. Passages in the Veda show that women had some careers open to them like teaching, medicine, business, and military. In ancient India, the women were very respected and they lived a free life.
Although the women at one time lived a free life, things were to then change in the Muslim Period of history. The Muslim influence on India had a large effect on the women. During this time, the women were no longer equal to men. The Islamic religion restricted the women to not leave their house and wear a veil to cover their face. Men in the Islamic religion would have many wives because getting a divorce is very easy. All a man has to do is say, “I divorce you” under Muslim provisions. The women in the household didn’t have any freedoms and her routines of cleaning and cooking turned into her business.
Later on in history, the influence of the British influence on Indian culture and the movements of Gandhi changed the status of women once again in India. In the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, women were once again equal to men. Women were starting to take off their veil and leave their houses to fight the battle of equality. Because of the movements, India’s constitution now gives women the right to be equal to men. Although the law says they are equal, there are still troubles with the status of women in society. Some people still look down upon women because the men are still the more educated and powerful gender. The inequality that still exists causes many problems for the women in India. A recent survey ranked India as the worst place to be a woman in the Group of 20 countries that makes up the world’s biggest economies. ((Chandrashekar & Viji)
This was based on health services, property rights, and threat of violence. The inequality has become bigger within the last twenty years, partially because of the economic growth and globalization.
Chandrashekar, V., & Viji, S. . Retrieved from
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-South-Central/2013/0124/Beyond-rape-trial-a-bigger-question-about-women-s-status-in-India
Singh, R. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.bu.edu/wcp/Papers/Huma/HumaSing.htm
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The Economic System in India
According to market exchange rates, India’s economy is the twelfth largest. Starting in 1991, the economy is a market-based system with economic liberalization.
The Economy in the Indus Valley Civilization was dependent on agriculture. In the colonial period, when India obtained it’s independence from Britain, India’s economy was one of the poorest in the developing and industrializing world. India wasn’t developing industrially like most of the world was, which led the country to be very poor. Also, the population was growing and the agriculture wasn’t enough to feed this population, so life expectancy was short and the health of the people was poor. Industries like electricity, water, and insurance were nationalized in the 1950’s. The first Prime Minister oversaw the economic policies, which were carried on by Gandhi. They hoped for positive results. The Green Revolution in 1965 aimed to help irrigation, but also helped making India more self-sufficient.
Now, India has become one of the fastest growing developing economies in the world since 1990, and is predicted to be the third largest economy by the year 2035. The currency in India is the Rupee, which has an exchange rate of 49 Rupees to 1 US Dollar. The central bank in India is the Reserve Bank of India, which was established April 1, 1935. The RBI controls the financial system, the currencies, and exchange. The economy of India is dependent on its large internal market. In terms of Foreign Direct Investments, India is one of the most preferred spots for FDI.
According to market exchange rates, India’s economy is the twelfth largest. Starting in 1991, the economy is a market-based system with economic liberalization.
The Economy in the Indus Valley Civilization was dependent on agriculture. In the colonial period, when India obtained it’s independence from Britain, India’s economy was one of the poorest in the developing and industrializing world. India wasn’t developing industrially like most of the world was, which led the country to be very poor. Also, the population was growing and the agriculture wasn’t enough to feed this population, so life expectancy was short and the health of the people was poor. Industries like electricity, water, and insurance were nationalized in the 1950’s. The first Prime Minister oversaw the economic policies, which were carried on by Gandhi. They hoped for positive results. The Green Revolution in 1965 aimed to help irrigation, but also helped making India more self-sufficient.
Now, India has become one of the fastest growing developing economies in the world since 1990, and is predicted to be the third largest economy by the year 2035. The currency in India is the Rupee, which has an exchange rate of 49 Rupees to 1 US Dollar. The central bank in India is the Reserve Bank of India, which was established April 1, 1935. The RBI controls the financial system, the currencies, and exchange. The economy of India is dependent on its large internal market. In terms of Foreign Direct Investments, India is one of the most preferred spots for FDI.
Oil Consumption and Production in India:
Oil Production: 995.81 Thousand Barrels Per Day
Oil Consumption: 3,410.54 Thousand Barrels Per Day
India is the fourth largest consumer of energy, and oil and petroleum products in the world. India began importing liquefied natural gas from Qatar in 2004, and India is increasingly relying on imports to meet its needs. India's primary source of energy is from coals. Natural gas serves as a substitute of the coals, but India has a problem of having many blackouts. These blackouts are caused by the huge lack of fuel in the country to use as a source for a back up generator. The living conditions in India are not as good as other countries that have a good supply of oil because of the severe number of blackouts the country experiences.
Oil Production: 995.81 Thousand Barrels Per Day
Oil Consumption: 3,410.54 Thousand Barrels Per Day
India is the fourth largest consumer of energy, and oil and petroleum products in the world. India began importing liquefied natural gas from Qatar in 2004, and India is increasingly relying on imports to meet its needs. India's primary source of energy is from coals. Natural gas serves as a substitute of the coals, but India has a problem of having many blackouts. These blackouts are caused by the huge lack of fuel in the country to use as a source for a back up generator. The living conditions in India are not as good as other countries that have a good supply of oil because of the severe number of blackouts the country experiences.
India has a developing open-market economy. About half of the work force in India is in agriculture, but services are the major source of economic growth. India has capitalized on its large English-speaking population. In 1991, India adopted a liberal free market principles and liberalized its economy to international trade, and with this India has the fastest growing economy in the world.
The unemployment rate in India in 2012 was 8.5%. This was less than the 2011 unemployment rate which was 9.8%. This shows that the economy in India in that year had improved. The number of people in India who live below the poverty line is 29.8%. With about every 3 in 10 people living in poverty, this shows that there are large amount of people who are not only poor, but living in harsh conditions. This statistic really shows the reality of how poor India is, and how the living conditions for a good amount of people are rough. The public debt in India is 49.6% of GDP. With almost half of the people in India living in debt, this again shows how poor the the people in India are, and how their day to day lives are rough. The GDP in India is $3,900.
The unemployment rate in India in 2012 was 8.5%. This was less than the 2011 unemployment rate which was 9.8%. This shows that the economy in India in that year had improved. The number of people in India who live below the poverty line is 29.8%. With about every 3 in 10 people living in poverty, this shows that there are large amount of people who are not only poor, but living in harsh conditions. This statistic really shows the reality of how poor India is, and how the living conditions for a good amount of people are rough. The public debt in India is 49.6% of GDP. With almost half of the people in India living in debt, this again shows how poor the the people in India are, and how their day to day lives are rough. The GDP in India is $3,900.