Editorials via Mnemonics
“Feminist ideology in India’s constitutional discourse” (The Hindu on 26th November 2024.)
To remember the contributions of women to the Constitution using a mnemonic, we can use “EQUAL RIGHTS”:
E - Equality Advocacy
Women like Hansa Mehta and Amrit Kaur ensured gender equality was central to the Fundamental Rights, laying a foundation for women’s empowerment.
Q - Questioned Religious Freedom
They challenged absolute religious freedom, arguing it could perpetuate harmful practices like child marriage, purdah, polygamy, and sati.
U - Uniform Civil Code
They pushed for the UCC to be included under Fundamental Rights and strengthened its importance when it was placed under the Directive Principles.
A - Advanced Secularism
Begum Aizaz Rasul championed secularism, highlighting its significance in curbing religious control over women’s rights.
L - Legal Framework Strengthened
Through their efforts, Directive Principles were elevated as a tool for achieving social justice, influencing later jurisprudence.
RIGHTS - Directive Principles Elevated
The women’s advocacy helped ensure the Directive Principles were treated as a guide for governance, emphasizing social justice and women’s welfare.
This mnemonic connects their contributions to the overarching goal of ensuring equal rights and advancing social justice in the Constitution.
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“Feminist ideology in India’s constitutional discourse” (The Hindu on 26th November 2024.)
To remember the contributions of women to the Constitution using a mnemonic, we can use “EQUAL RIGHTS”:
E - Equality Advocacy
Women like Hansa Mehta and Amrit Kaur ensured gender equality was central to the Fundamental Rights, laying a foundation for women’s empowerment.
Q - Questioned Religious Freedom
They challenged absolute religious freedom, arguing it could perpetuate harmful practices like child marriage, purdah, polygamy, and sati.
U - Uniform Civil Code
They pushed for the UCC to be included under Fundamental Rights and strengthened its importance when it was placed under the Directive Principles.
A - Advanced Secularism
Begum Aizaz Rasul championed secularism, highlighting its significance in curbing religious control over women’s rights.
L - Legal Framework Strengthened
Through their efforts, Directive Principles were elevated as a tool for achieving social justice, influencing later jurisprudence.
RIGHTS - Directive Principles Elevated
The women’s advocacy helped ensure the Directive Principles were treated as a guide for governance, emphasizing social justice and women’s welfare.
This mnemonic connects their contributions to the overarching goal of ensuring equal rights and advancing social justice in the Constitution.
Join our Editorial via Mnemonic @sociology300plus