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Geeta Balodi ¹, Divya Raina ²

Affiliations
1 M.K.P (P.G) College, Dehradun, IN
2 Pacific University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

Prejudices related to the birth of girl child have long existed in the Indian society. Since ages voices have been raised against the issue, trying to curb the ill practices of killing the girl child soon after birth or in the womb of the mother itself yet nothing good has come out of it. Killing of the girl child has found its easy course in the womb- female foeticide. Despite the fact that we have entered the 21st century yet censes still show the declining ratio of the girl child. Women have progressed in every sector, be it managing home or society, yet the birth of a girl is never celebrated. The women still have to fight for respect at each step, has to struggle for its survival. The present study aims to study the anxiety levels of married youth in order to understand the thinking behind the committing of the heinous crime of female foeticide. The study makes some questions ring into our mind again and again seeking for a solution. Why does the sound of the first baby has to be that of a boy, why not a girl. Why is a family considered complete only with the birth of a boy? Why is a boy considered a symbol of status and a girl just another financial burden? A deeper thought has to be given to find out the reason why despite so many government policies and facilities we still have not been able to change our thinking and consider women as 'Human'.

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Divya Raina ¹, Geeta Balodi ²

Affiliations
1 Pacific University, Udaipur, IN
2 M.K.P(P.G) College, Dehradun, IN

Abstract

Sexuality in each condition and society has remained as the much investigated topic yet people hardly ever able to fmd a suitable defining answer for them. Every society fashions the development and expressions of sexuality, tailored to fit the social, political and economic conditions of its own existence. Although sexuality itself has both components, it is usually thought of primarily as a physical matter. For this reason, a society that regards sexual desires as dangerous or wrong is one that reveals its basic mistrust of the physical side ofhuman nature. Sexuality for them, although is a desired thing for procreation but not for the individual desire of union with the partner. Sexuality especially in Indian context has been a subject of curiosity yet talked off in hushed tones, believing that marriage is the ultimate point to understand sexuality which leaves two souls to unite emotionally, physically and sexually. There is a tremendous need for sex education during the period, when the pre-adolescents are fmally able to understand the material and integrate it at both an emotional and rational level which will lead them to becoming sexually responsible adults.

Keywords

Sexuality, Men, Women

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Geeta Balodi ¹, Divya Raina ²

Affiliations
1 M.K.P (P.G) College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, IN
2 Pacific University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

Bhagavat Gita has been recognized all over the word as not only a holy scripture but also as a book which contams the knowledge of entire universe itself.If the depths of itare understood, the individual can overcome all tensions, worries and conflicts in life, moving towards a life of fulfilment, self-realization and actualization. In this world of growing doubts and conflicts within the self and outside, the present study attempts to understand the difference in the emotional maturity and values, between two groups of college going student, those who have been reading Bhagvad Gita (from Gurukul Dehradun) and those who are Non- Bhagavad Gita readers(from different college), aged between 19-21yrs. Purposive random sampling technique was used to select the sample belonging to Dehradun district of Uttarakhand State of India. The emotional maturity scale measured dimensions like Emotional Maturity (E.M), Emotional Progression (E.P),SocialAdjustment(S.A), Personality Integration (P.I), Independence (I), while the value scale measured dimensions like Aesthetic Values, Social Values and Religious Values. The data was analysed using 't' test, which revealed that Bhagavad Gita reading group was better in emotional maturity and values as compared to Non-Bhagavad Gita reading group.

Keywords

Emotional Maturity, Values, Bhagawad Gita Readers, Non-Bhagavad Gita Readers.

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Divya Raina ¹, Geeta Balodi ²

Affiliations
1 Pacific University, Udaipur, IN
2 M.K.P(P.G) College, Dehradun, IN

Abstract

A question that keeps arising now and then, with no definite answer is Why women whether of India or of any other part of the world, are still struggling to gain an equality status? Be it in home or at the workplace, the condition remains the same. Numerous effort are being made by various agencies to help them recognize their value and stand as a human being yet the achievements are still nothing to boast off. It becomes difficult to understand how under the cover of various reasons, the education of women goes neglected, the only true factor, by which the beginning of a change in the status of women can be thought of, in the society. Families still prefer to educate boys before they think of educating the girl and the same becomes the reason for high dropout rate for girls, from school. It is rightfully said, an educated woman can create a generation of educated and responsible citizens, yet it is a pity to see how we fall short in to gathering enough resources to educate the same women. A handsome husband and a bag full of dowry is not the only needs a girl has, she too has a self respect which when crushed doesn't give a fragrance but kills its essence.

Keywords

Education, Women, Contradictions.

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