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Government Role in Gender Equality by Latha Muralidhar is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Government intervention can be an effective way to achieve gender equality, but it also has some drawbacks. Legislation and quotas can efficiently eliminate discrimination and achieve parity, as seen in countries that have implemented them. However, quotas may increase resentment and only address symptoms rather than root causes. Incentives also cost a lot for governments to sustain long-term. Education is a better approach as it attempts to change underlying prejudices. Issues are also better addressed by

Author

Latha Muralidhar

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