What are the main factors responsible for gender inequality in India ? Discuss the contribution of Savitribai Phule in this regard.

Factors responsible for negative attitude towards women in Indian society:

(I): Historical factors:

1. Role of warfare in ancient times. - Predominantly men took part.
2. Equality inherent in the Vedas replaced by [Regressive texts' such as Manusmriti]

(II): Social factors:

1. "Gendered roles"
2. "Son-meta preference" - Economic Survey 2018.

(III). Economic factors:

1. "pink collarization of jobs"
2. "wage gap" - 34% according to ILO wage gap report
3. Glass ceiling.

(IV). Safety related issues/law and order:

1. Public places presumed to be unsafe for women by families, due to frequent safety lapses.

How to change these attitudes: (I): Legal mechanisms:

1. equality in all law.
2. Uniform civil code.
3. Raising minimum age of marriage to 21.

(II): Economic initiatives:

1. Ensuring no 'wage gap' : [Article 39]

(III): [Law and order]:

1. efficient and quick justice
2. Safe cities.
3. involvement of women in urban design.

(IV): [Social factors] :

1. education
2. awareness
3. role models; success stories