Women and Gender Justice — Prelims Strategy

Prelims Strategy

For Prelims, the strategy for Women and Gender Justice revolves around meticulous factual recall and conceptual clarity. Focus on specific constitutional articles (14, 15, 16, 21, 21A, 39, 42, 51A(e)) and their key provisions.

Memorize the year of enactment and core objectives of major legislative acts like the Dowry Prohibition Act (1961), Equal Remuneration Act (1976), PWDVA (2005), POSH Act (2013), and Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act (2017).

Pay close attention to recent amendments and their specific changes. For landmark judgments, remember the case name, year, and the core principle or ruling (e.g., Vishaka for workplace harassment, Shah Bano for maintenance).

Government schemes require knowledge of their launch year, nodal ministry, primary objectives, and target beneficiaries. Be aware of key statistics related to women's health, education, economic participation (LFPR), and political representation (e.

g., percentage of women MPs). Practice MCQs that test your understanding of definitions (equality vs. equity, patriarchy, intersectionality) and the ability to differentiate between similar-sounding schemes or legal provisions.

Current affairs related to women's issues, new policies, or judicial pronouncements are also crucial. Create flashcards for quick revision of facts, years, and key terms.