Status Of Gender Equity In Nagaland

February 4, 2022

This research article brings into light the plight of women living in Nagaland in different areas of the society, focusing mostly on politics and administration. The topic underscores the need for attention and action to address status of gender equity in Naga society since there is  much history hidden within the patriarchal walls of Naga society

This article attempts to explore the differences in Status of gender equity in Nagaland and the rest of India caused by the conservative minds of Naga society. Though Naga women are well educated, they have no decision making power or hereditary rights. The practical application of their knowledge is limited to the walls of their household and the manual work of farming. The burning issue of gender pay gap adds to it. This shows that Nagaland struggles with gender equality.

There are areas where Nagaland fares better than most of the states in India, such as crimes against women or domestic violence, however opportunities lack for women in Nagaland. Especially in the administrative area, the trend of women participation in Nagaland municipal elections is dismal. This article will further highlight how two constitutional laws clash with each other and the sentiments of the people; how the conviction of the Supreme Court clashes with the interests of the Government of Nagaland, resulting in obstruction in elections and violent protests. Further, we will try to explore the reasons for the minimal participation of women in administration and other working sectors.

We find that Naga women have attempted to come together in the face of crisis and support other women in their fight for status of gender equality but are yet frowned upon for not following the conservative rules of the society. This report aims to understand the oppression of Naga women by the traditional minds of the state and bring the reader’s attention to their untold stories. Again, we will try to conclude on the basis of the reports and the real-time struggle faced by the Naga women which we have covered in this report.

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