Does patriarchy prevent India’s economic growth? POLEMICIST
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4 min read By HINDOL SENGUPTA, Mar 5, 2020 Evaluating the role of women and assigning economic value to the vast benets that women bring to society is a fundamental challenge of sustainable economics. Image: Titiksha Rout from Pexels POLEMICIST Does patriarchy prevent India’s economic growth? Tough questions need to be asked about the role of patriarchy in impeding India’s economic growth, and platitudes about culture cannot paper over the problems any more. This essay was born in two places. First, a conversation I had with a close confidant, a woman, on the process of evaluating work done by women, and second, in my horror at the news that one of India’s most vaunted tech entrepreneurs has been accused by his wife for pressurizing her for dowry. We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website by showing you relevant ads and content. By continuing your navigation, you accept the placement and use of cookies. To learn more about cookies and/ or to opt-out of these services, please see our Cookie Policy. Read our Privacy Policy X
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By HINDOL SENGUPTA, Mar 5, 2020
Evaluating the role of women and assigning economic value to the vast bene�ts that women bring to society isa fundamental challenge of sustainable economics.
Image: Titiksha Rout from Pexels
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Does patriarchy prevent India’s economic growth?Tough questions need to be asked about the role of patriarchy in impeding India’s economic growth, and
platitudes about culture cannot paper over the problems any more.
This essay was born in two places. First, a conversation I had with a close confidant, awoman, on the process of evaluating work done by women, and second, in my horror atthe news that one of India’s most vaunted tech entrepreneurs has been accused by his wifefor pressurizing her for dowry.
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