Que. “Male membership needs to be encouraged in order to make women’s organizations free from gender bias.” Comment. (200 words, 10 Marks)

UPSC CSE : 2013

Answer: 

Approach:

Introduction

  • Mention about the role of women’s organization.

Body

  • Mention the problems faced due to women only membership and how male membership can be seen as a remedy to some of these problems.

Conclusion

  • Mention that women’s organizations must not see men as against their interest. Male membership would only enhance the outcomes envisaged by these organizations.

Introduction:

Women’s organizations are key to addressing the core problems faced by women in the society as they truly understand and develop solutions focused on women.

Radical feminists hold a deep conviction that only women can understand women’s problems and struggles. They believe membership should be only for women in social organizations and NGOs created to carry forward the fight against discrimination.

Body:

However, this view is countered and male membership is sought in the women’s organization because:

  • Perpetuation of discrimination: Women only membership may result in stifling of opinions and creates stereotypes which fuels dissent and perpetuates discrimination.
  • Gender bias: Without the support of men, legitimate movement for gender equality may become a cult of misandry and subside into mere show without any sustainable achievement of gender equality.
  • Making men understand: Inclusion of men in such organizations would help men gain insights into the problems faced by women. This can also help in coming up with solutions that include the male psyche.
  • Men have historically contributed: Historically, many men have significantly contributed to the upliftment of women’s condition. Raja Ram Mohan Roy fought for better position of women in society and eradication of regressive social practices like Sati. Pandit Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar led the movement for women education and widow remarriage.
  • Checking misuse: Laws meant to protect women interests are sometimes seen to be misused by women against men just because of personal vendetta or some other interests. This reduces the credibility of the purpose of these laws. Male membership can act as a barrier to such misuse.

Conclusion:

Ultimately, both male and female have to coexist. None can flourish alone. So, including male into women’s organizations is necessary. A congenial atmosphere of free discussion and equitable distribution needs to be created for removing gender-based disadvantages from society. If encouragement of male membership to women’s organization would make them free from gender bias it should be allowed.

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