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What is the main focus of Chapter 5 in the text?
What is the main focus of Chapter 5 in the text?
The main focus of Chapter 5 is on women's work outside the home, the perception of suitable occupations for men and women, and the struggle for equality.
Why is getting an education important for women according to the text?
Why is getting an education important for women according to the text?
Getting an education creates new opportunities for women and has been a way to challenge discrimination.
What types of efforts has the women's movement made to challenge discrimination?
What types of efforts has the women's movement made to challenge discrimination?
The women's movement has made various efforts to challenge discrimination, as briefly outlined in the chapter.
What percentage of working women in India are engaged in agricultural work according to the text?
What percentage of working women in India are engaged in agricultural work according to the text?
What occupations are seen as more suitable for men than for women according to the text?
What occupations are seen as more suitable for men than for women according to the text?
