Gender and Identity in India

Traditionally, women in Indian society have been expected to fulfill the roles of homemaker and caretaker, responsible for household chores, childcare, and family well-being.

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 is a landmark legislation that provides comprehensive protection to women from domestic violence, including physical, emotional, verbal, economic, and sexual abuse.

Hijra is a term used in India to refer to individuals who identify as neither male nor female, or who fall outside the traditional binary gender categories. Hijras have a long history in Indian culture and are often associated with religious rituals and performances.

Tamil Nadu was the first Indian state to introduce a transgender policy in 2008, which aimed to provide social welfare benefits, employment opportunities, and access to education and healthcare for transgender individuals.

The legal age of marriage for women in India is 18 years, as per the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006.

Kerala has the highest literacy rate among women in India, with over 90% of women being literate.

Jahez is the term used to describe the practice of dowry in India, where the bride's family provides gifts, money, and other valuables to the groom's family as a condition of marriage.

Kerala has the highest female labor force participation rate in India, with over 40% of women being employed.

Kanya Hatya is the term used to describe the practice of female infanticide in India, where female infants are killed or neglected due to cultural preferences for male children.

Kerala has the lowest maternal mortality rate in India, with less than 100 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.

Izzat Ki Khatir is the term used to describe the practice of honor killings in India, where individuals are killed by their family members or community members due to perceived violations of social norms or family honor.

Kerala has the highest sex ratio in India, with over 1000 females per 1000 males.

Suttee is the term used to describe the practice of sati in India, where a widow is expected to immolate herself on her husband's funeral pyre.

Bihar has the highest rate of domestic violence against women in India, with over 30% of women reporting experiencing physical or sexual violence from their partners.

Bal Vivah is the term used to describe the practice of child marriage in India, where children below the legal age of marriage are married off.