Legal Aid Projects Try to Abolish Gender Hierarchies in India

Since Independence in 1947 a variety of laws have been enacted with the objective to improve the status of women (Society For Social Uplift Through Rural Action, 2003). Despite this modern constitution, gender discrimination in various forms is widespread (ibid.).

A legal aid scheme was held by Community Aid Abroad (CAA) for women workers in India. Beyond any doubt, CAA resolved leaving no stone unturned to help them.

The traditional life of Indian women is hard. Ў§Women are less allowed to own the land or do agricultural work. Worst still, women are forbidden having meals with their husbands or sons,ЎЁ said Kay Bysouth, the CAA development director.

Gender discrimination is indeed a controversial matter in the world. There are lots of debates revolving around the plight of gender discrimination among people. As gender discrimination is affected by traditional cultures, and cultures have its long-term effect on peopleЎ¦s minds, so we cannot expect to beg the society for abolishing this concept. Nevertheless, there are still lots of charities like CAA determining to