Question

How was the girl’s school in Madhya Pradesh in the 1960s designed differently from the boy’s school?

Answer 1

Hint: In the \[1960s\] and even decades after that, the discrimination between girls and boys in Madhya Pradesh and other parts of the country increased. Girls were allowed to seek education but with restrictions imposed on them. Education wasn't equal for the boys and girls of the state. Girls were often treated less or were taken care of by their families.

Complete answer:
1. The girl's school was designed differently from the boy's school. The girl's school had a central court for playing in total seclusion and safety from the outside world. The then situation didn't allow girls to expose themselves freely and were always kept away from the company of boys. The boys had no such courtyard and the playground was bigger than that in girls' schools.
2. The girls usually moved out in groups after school while the boys could easily try out tricks with their bicycles and play in the streets. This was perhaps because of the fear they carried with them. Fear of being teased and mistreated by the boys.
These disparities condition the children to play specific roles when they grew up. Therefore the girl’s school was designed differently from the boy’s school in Madhya Pradesh.

Note: From a very young age, the Indian society has made and stated several distinctions between the two genders. While boys are given cars to play, girls are handed over barbie dolls. From being asked to behave softly, dress differently, and keep themselves occupied all the time, girls were often treated differently and less in comparison to boys.