More Than a Chapter – Why Gender Equality Belongs in School

Gender equality is the biggest problem nowadays. Gender equality basically means that each and every person, irrespective of their gender, should be treated equally by giving them all the rights, safety measures, equal respect, and opportunities.

Gender equality should be taught in schools because a school is the first impression of a child, where they learn to communicate with other genders, self-management, and basic life skills. If gender equality is included in children’s learning, they will be more aware of the things going on in society because they are the future of our country. It will not only help them mentally but will also help them in critical thinking.

In Article 14 of the Indian Constitution, it is written that gender equality should be promoted, but do we really have gender equality in society? There are always thousands of rape cases being reported every single day, so can we really say that gender equality is present in society? As a woman, we all have experienced something bad in our past that links to our gender. Talking about myself, when I got into 8th grade, every student had their own different mindset, especially the boys. According to them, a woman's work is to cook and clean. Some of them even used inappropriate, offensive language, verbal insults, and ‘jokes’ against women, like making fun of puberty hitting girls. A girl still fears going outside during the night. And this is not only about girls; LGBTQ+ people still feel excluded from society. The question still remains: do we really have gender equality in our society?

The National Education Policy 2020 envisages an inclusive and structural change in the educational system. It focuses on equitable and inclusive education so that no one should be left behind in terms of educational opportunities because of their background and socio-cultural identities. We also know about policies and schemes like Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao promoting girls' rights. The government also introduced the policy Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK), which helps to empower women and support their rights. The government is also enforcing gender equality teachings in schools to help students become aware.

Students should listen, talk, and take action on the issues of society and should learn to respect different genders. Gender equality is an issue that still remains all over India. There should be awareness of this among the youth. The government should make more policies on this issue and take action. Schools should also teach about gender equality. But the question still remains: do we actually have gender equality in our society?

WRITTEN BY SUDIPA BERA, GRADE 9

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