Though legislation giving women equal rights and opportunities exists, it has not remedied systematic female discrimination- The fundamental problem relates to negative perceptions and stereotypes of women: changing these perceptions will require a multi-level, sustained campaign throughout society
- If women’s value is not recognized and their marginalization continues, India will never reach economic superpower status on the global stage
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National Capital Region, Gurgaon, India, 8 November 2012 – A panel of experts in the session “Changing Mindsets: India’s Missing Women” today at the World Economic Forum on India, addressed the widespread phenomenon of devaluation and marginalization of women in Indian society. Though legislation giving women equal rights and opportunities exists, it has not remedied systematic female discrimination.