According to the passage, how do the local socio-cultural norms make rural women far less pliable than their male counterparts? (I) Since the “breadwinner” tag is only associated with the male popula…

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According to the passage, how do the local socio-cultural norms make rural women far less pliable than their male counterparts? (I) Since the “breadwinner” tag is only associated with the male population, women’s income is considered as supplementary thus they mostly confine to villages and engage in agricultural activities. (II) The deeply rooted gender division society perceives women as a caregiver. With males out- migrating, women have taken the responsibility of aiding the family through their agricultural wages. (III)Even in farming, women only take those jobs that are not considered as “man’s job” just to avoid getting ridiculed.

Testwala · Accepted Answer

(e) All (I), (II) and (III)

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Explanation: All of these sentences mentioned in this question can be seen in the passage, “In this context, women often remain in the villages, and therefore in agricultural work. At best, they are supplementary income earners; the concept of a ‘breadwinner’ is strongly associated with men……... Social norms and a gendered division of labour In line with patriarchal social roles, women are responsible for reproduction and care activities. With male out-migration, …………. they now have to take care of their own farming and also work as agricultural wage labourers…. Within agriculture, there exists a gendered division of labour…... A woman doing a ‘man’s job’ would most likely invite ridicule.”

Answer: E. (e) All (I), (II) and (III)

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Answer: E. (e) All (I), (II) and (III)

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