CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS FOR EQUALITY OF WOMEN: EDUCATION AND LEGAL PROVISIONS
Gender equality is one of the main aspects in self-reported happiness and well-being in the international world. Gender equality term denotes to the equal opportunities, responsibilities and rights of both feminine and masculine genders. Recognizing the urgent need, gender equality is most significant part of the Indian Constitution for every citizen. The fundamental code and principle of gender equality is enshrined in the Preamble of the Constitution which is reinforced by the Fundamental Duties, Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles. Through the instrument of the Constitution women are empowered by the various states through the measures of positive discrimination for the well-being of women. The present paper focuses on the constitutional provisions made for the development and better treatment of women in every aspect of life. This study is done on the basis of secondary sources of data.
Keywords: Gender, Constitution, Equality, women, Rights.