What does the Constitution say with regard to equality? Why do you think it is important for all people to be equal?
With regard to equality, the Constitution said that:
(i) People are free to choose the kind of work they wish to do.
(ii) Everyone has equal rights and opportunities.
(iii) Everyone is free to compete for Government jobs.
(iv) Right to equality for poor and other marginal communities.
(v) Untouchability is seen as a crime and has been legally abolished by law.
It is important for all people to be equal so that all of them have the freedom to follow their religion, speak their language, celebrate their festivals and express themselves freely. Respect for diversity can only be achieved by equality.
How can the stereotype that girls are a burden on their parents affect the life of a daughter? Imagine this situation and list at least five different effects that this stereotype can have on the way daughters get treated in the house.
The stereotype that girls are a burden on their parents affects the life of a daughter in many ways which have an impact on their day to day life as well as affecting their dreams and goals. It also creates a feel of being inferior to others and arouses a negative feel.
Five different effects are:
(i) They are not given quality education and are not sent to schools.
(ii) They are not given proper diet.
(iii) They are mostly engaged in household work.
(iv) They are not allowed to go out and enjoy with their friends.
(v) They are not given proper care, love and affection.
(vi) Their health issues are not properly addressed.
Match the following statements in a way that challenges stereotypes.
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a. Two surgeons were sitting down to lunch when one of them made a call on the mobile phone |
1. suffers from chronic asthma. |
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b. The boy who won the drawing competition went to the dias |
2. to become an astronaut which she did. |
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c. One of the fastest athletes in the world |
3. to speak with her daughter who had just returned from school. |
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d. She was not that well-off but had a dream |
4. on a wheelchair to collect his prize. |
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a. Two surgeons were sitting down to lunch when one of them made a call on the mobile phone |
3. to speak with her daughter who had just returned from school. |
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b. The boy who won the drawing competition went to the dias |
4. on a wheelchair to collect his prize. |
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c. One of the fastest athletes in the world |
1. suffers from chronic asthma. |
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d. She was not that well-off but had a dream |
2. to become an astronaut which she did. |
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