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The Impact of Parking Lots beside Vijayapura’s LBS Market vending zone: Vendor Displacement and Environmental Concerns

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By. Hameedabanu Athani                                                                              date: 27-05-24            LBS Market photo on 24/01/2024      LBS Market photo on 28/04/2024  The above two photos, taken on different dates, depict a significant transformation of the vending spaces adjacent to the LBS market. Previously bustling with vendors, these spaces have now been converted into parking lots. This conversion was executed by the City Municipal Corporation (CMC) on April 15, 2024.                 ...

Gender Inequality and Discrimination : Breaking the Chains of Patriarchy

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  I ntroduction: Gender inequality  Gender inequality and discrimination remain significant challenges in India, impeding progress towards a truly equitable society. Rooted in deep-seated patriarchal norms and cultural beliefs, these issues restrict the rights and opportunities of women, perpetuating disparities across various domains. This blog aims to explore the multifaceted aspects of gender inequality and discrimination in India and shed light on the urgent need to break free from the chains of patriarchy. India's historical and cultural context provides a backdrop for understanding the persistence of gender inequality. Throughout centuries, societal norms and traditions have relegated women to subordinate roles, limiting their agency and reinforcing gender hierarchies. Despite advances in women's rights movements and legal reforms, remnants of these patriarchal systems continue to shape attitudes and behaviors, hindering progress toward gender equality. Education and...