A Discussion on Arunachal Pradesh Marriage and Inheritance of Property Bill (APMIP Bill)
Littles boys and girls in the indigenous households of Arunachal Pradesh are brought up with utmost care to turn into responsible citizens of the nation. However, when it comes to ancestral properties, sons have been favoured as entitled heirs as per age old traditions, for the continuation of family lineage. Despite having autonomy in domestic affairs, women did not have the right to inherit their parents’ or spouses’ properties customarily. The exception being that, if parents pass on their movable property to their daughters, they gain total rights and in some instances (such as an only girl child to a parent), women get to inherit the properties in the form of land and other assets.
In light of this, the Arunachal Pradesh State Women Commission (APSWC) drafted the Arunachal Pradesh Marriage and Inheritance of Property Bill (APMIP Bill), 2021 in collaboration with the Arunachal Pradesh State for Protection of Child Rights (APSPRCR) and the Arunachal Pradesh Women's Welfare Society (APWWS).
The bill intends to address the wider general issues about socio-economic situations and women's rights. The bill calls for regulating divorce, alimony payments, and marriage registration. Additionally, it has advocated for the criminalization of polygamy and the protection of widows and legally wed wives' property rights. In addition, the bill's Section 43 promotes granting Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) women who marry non-APST males the right to possess real estate. The bill states that: “An APST woman married to a non-APST man shall enjoy the legal right over any immovable properties acquired or inherited from her family in her lifetime. In the event of her death, the spouse and her heirs would have full rights over it for disposal and alienation to any indigenous APST tribal”.
If one views the state's centuries-old distinctive culture through a prismatic lens, men in Arunachal Pradesh society exercise ultimate authority in domestic matters. However, if viewed from a pragmatic angle, Arunachalee women contribute significantly to the economic, political, and sociocultural activities of their significant community, making it a much-needed women-centric tribal society.
Mygov-Arunachal calls for a discussion on the Arunachal Pradesh Marriage and Inheritance of Property Bill (APMIP Bill), 2021 and invites you to share your valuable insight and opinion on the equality of women in the state of Arunachal Pradesh and what steps we can further carry out to make our society equal and liberal in all aspects.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 7 months ago
What is gender equality easy?
A nation needs to value every gender equally to progress at the right place. A society attains better development in all aspects when both genders are entitled to similar opportunities. Equal rights in decision making, health, politics, infrastructure, profession, etc will surely advance our society to a new level.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 7 months ago
Why is women's community important?
These communities are where women can go to at any time to feel safer and empowered and have access to information, education, recreational activities, support and integrated services.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 7 months ago
What is the aim of women's empowerment?
Women's empowerment has five components:- women's sense of self-worth, their right to have and to determine choices, their right to have access to opportunities and resources, their right to have power to control their own lives both within and outside the home and their ability to influence the direction of social.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 7 months ago
Why is women's safety important?
Women have the right to be free from violence, harassment and discrimination and removing the barriers of an unsafe environment can help women fulfil their potential as individuals and as contributors to work, communities and economies.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 7 months ago
What are the main women's rights?
We promote women and girls' equal enjoyment of all human rights including freedom from violence, sexual and reproductive rights, access to justice, socio-economic equality and participation in decision-making.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 7 months ago
What is women's right to life?
Women's human rights include the rights to equality, to dignity, autonomy, information and bodily integrity and respect for private life and the highest attainable standard of health including sexual and reproductive health, without discrimination as well as the right to freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman and misbehaviour.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 7 months ago
What are women's duties?
In addition to laundry, cleaning and cooking, women are the primary decision makers when it comes to home decor in 62% of households. Although there is more equity in some of the other tasks. Women are also much more likely than their husbands to care for children on a daily basis, shop for groceries and wash dishes.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 7 months ago
How can I promote gender equality as a student?
Challenging gender stereotypes can go a long way towards promoting gender equality. Stereotyped ideas about what's suitable for boys and girls can limit our opportunities to learn and develop.
1.Challenge Gender Stereotypes
2.Be vigilant.
3.Create a safe space.
4.Watch your language.
5.Speak up.
6.Do not label.
7.Change our mindset.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 7 months ago
How can we promote equality in three points?
Every citizen should enjoy equal political rights without any discrimination.
1.It must be made between treating everyone in an identical manner or everyone as equal.
2.To promote equality while treating differently.
3.It requires justification and careful reflection.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 7 months ago
How can I promote equality in my community?
1.Join community meetings. Take the floor when issues that concern equality and
discrimination are discussed or bring them into discussion.
2.Teach children and adults.
3.Organize an event.
4.Support your neighbourhood.
5.Create a community newsletter.
6.Support local organizations.