Women's Issues
Kerala Nurses
Nursing was the preferred vocation because the investment needed for training was modest, they could sustain themselves and their family, pay for their siblings’ education and even earn a dowry for their marriage. But, for women from the higher classes and castes, nursing was a complete no-no. The profession was looked down upon, as the work was demanding, the hours were long and included night shifts, and it was not seen as advisable for women to attend to strange, unknown people including men.
More Young MPs this Election
According to Times of India Article, titled More Young MPs in new Lok Sabha, there are 79 members aged less than 40 years. Lok Sabha has a higher number of under-40 members compared with the last. The representation of women members has crossed the 10% mark for the first time in Indian history. However, this [...]
