Question

Express your opinion.

The socio-cultural landscape for women is a complex mixture of the old and new. Discuss.

Answer 1

1. Industrialisation, globalisation, urbanisation, and modernisation have led to major changes in the lifestyle of women.
2. On the one hand, liberalisation has provided better opportunities for women in terms of education, jobs, and decision-making power.
3. On the other hand, increased violence, wage differences and discrimination continue.
4. Parochial mind set does not view the progress of women favourably make the landscape a complete mixture of the old and the new.