Author(s): Shazia Manzoor

Abstract: The target of feminism aims at gender justice. It does not seek superiority of women rather demands equality. At the heart of feminism lies the belief that nobody should be at disadvantage because of their sex. Gender inequality concept debates the issue of unequal power relations between male and female. It violates the basic rights by limiting their choices, and its negative aspect curbs the ability of the people to have recourse to the benefits. It becomes a hurdle in their way of making contribution towards the social, political and economic development. The tribal population is counted as one of the most economically weaker and marginalized groups in India as well as in Jammu and Kashmir. The fact of gender difference within the tribal societies and social groups of Kashmir is extremely complicated and diversified. It is prevalent in each field, especially education, employment opportunities, economic- opportunities, health, and cultural issues, social, economic and political areas. As per the survey conducted by the Tribal Research and Cultural Foundation which revealed that various issues like child marriage system, illiteracy, poverty and nomadic way of life causes dark shadow over the future of tribal women, who constitute more than 14% of the population in union territory residing in the far flung areas. An attempt is being made to find out the causes and factors responsible for gender discrimination in tribal societies of Jammu and Kashmir. This study can commit to highlight the multi-dimensional context of gender inequalities prevalent. Overall, the study can try to indicate the inequalities in economic, social, cultural and legal biasness which pose a great threat to the policy makers and legislatures so as to establish equality in entire society.

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