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 measures are taken by the government to improve women's status in society?
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao ensures the protection, survival and education of the girl child. Mahila Shakti Kendra aims to empower rural women with opportunities for skill development and employment. Working Women Hostel ensures the safety and security for working women.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 7 months ago
How can we solve women's empowerment problem?
1.Place women as leaders and give them decision making roles.
2.More Job Opportunities for Women.
3.Invest in Women's Entrepreneurial Ideas, Emotionally and Financially.
4.Taking Action against Unpaid Labour Work.
5.Mentoring Women Professionally and Personally.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 7 months ago
How can women's status be improved?
1.Freeing females from the social, institutional and personal domination of males.
2.Promoting the rights and status of women through political and economic empowerment and
legal protection against abuse.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 7 months ago
What is the conclusion of gender inequality?
Gender inequality creates discrimination, entrenches gender stereotypes and prevents women and men, girls and boys from equally reaching their full potential in the workplace at home and in society at large with the brunt weighing more heavily on women and girls.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 7 months ago
Can we achieve gender equality?
Most of the time, women and girls are at no inherent disadvantage due to a lack of ability that warrants differential treatment. Gender equality can often be achieved just by holding everyone to the same standard.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 7 months ago
How does gender affect the economy?
The study further shows that improving gender equality has strong, positive impacts on GDP per capita that grow over time. The results show a positive impact of gender equality measures on economic growth due to more women in STEM education, higher labour market participation by women and a lower gender pay gap.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 7 months ago
What is the main goal of gender equality?
Gender equality is achieved when women, men, girls and boys have equal rights, conditions and opportunities as well as the power to shape their own lives and contribute to the development of society. It is a matter of equitable distribution of power, influence and resources in society.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 7 months ago
Why is it important to promote gender equality and women's empowerment?
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. There has been progress over the last decades but the world is not on track to achieve gender equality by 2030.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 7 months ago
Who is responsible for gender inequality in India?
One of the major causes of gender inequality is the lack of awareness among women about their rights and their ability to achieve equality. This lack of awareness is often due to the prevailing cultural and social norms, which dictate that women should be subservient to men.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 7 months ago
What is the Indian government doing about gender equality?
Equality of access to women in healthcare, quality education at all levels, career and vocational guidance, employment, equal remuneration, occupational health and safety, social security and public office, etc. Strengthening the legal systems aimed at elimination of all forms of discrimination against women.