By Kanupriya Kothiwal | Research Intern
In India’s male dominated society, women are considered to be inferior and less knowledgeable to men. UHRC undertakes stimulating activities with women and children in bastis (slums) on a regular basis.
General knowledge quiz sessions covering questions on Indian politics, geography, government welfare schemes, health (e.g. infection prevention) and nutrition were conducted with basti (slum) women. Questions on these themes were given to women printed on a sheet of paper along with four possible answers in which they had to select one.
Despite being less educated, women in Urban Health Resource Centre’s program areas demonstrate a keen instinct to learn more and participated enthusiastically. School going youth and children lent their energy by helping women who could not read, understand questions.
Children of the bastis encouraged their mothers to participate in quiz owing to their own interest being kindled through participation in these invigorating activities. Activities like these bolster the women’s confidence and knowledge as they usually observe their children participating in these activities.
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