Question

Read the following extract from a conduct book for married women, published in $1912$ and answer the questions that follow:

“God has made the female species delicate and fragile both physically and emotionally, pitiably incapable of self- defense. They are destined thus by god to remain in male protection of father, husband and son all their lives. Women should, therefore, not despair, but feel obliged that they can dedicate themselves to the service of men”.

 Do you think the values expressed in the para reflected the values underlying our constitution? Or does this go against the constitutional values?

Answer 1

Hint: The Indian Constitution is the supreme law of India. The document establishes a framework that defines the basic political codes, structures, procedures, powers and duties of government institutions, and establishes the fundamental rights, policy principles and obligations of citizens.

Complete answer:
The Indian Constitution contains \[395\] articles in $22$ parts. Additional articles and sections will be added later through various changes. There are also \[12\] charts in the Indian Constitution.
The values ​​expressed in this question conflict with the values ​​set out in our constitution on gender discrimination. Article $39$ (d) of the Directive Principles of State Policy provides for "equal pay for equal work", which emphasizes the importance of gender equality in the workplace. In addition, Articles \[14\] to $18$ establish the basic right of every citizen to equality. In accordance with the political principles of state policies and fundamental rights, the Indian government has initiated various programs and laws to protect and empower women from discrimination.

Right to equality:
Article $14$ - Equality before the law
Article \[15\] - Prohibition of discrimination against people based on religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth
Article \[16\] - Equal opportunities for people in matters of public work
Article $17$ - Elimination of Inviolability
Article \[18\] - Removal of titles

Note:
The Indian constitution has adopted many of the constitutions of other countries including Japan, Germany, the USSR, the United States, France and others. The Indian Constitution was originally written in English and Hindi. The Indian Constitution is the longest and most extensive constitution in the world.