Gendered attitudes convert differences in sexes into discriminations. Examine the factors responsible for negative attitudes toward women in the Indian society. How can these attitudes be changed?

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