DISCRIMINATION AGAINST MEN IN INDIA AND US COMPARISON BETWEEN INDIAN LAWS AND US LAWS

AUTHORS – RANGAI MOTALE & VEDANGI KULKARNI, STUDENTS AT NARSEE MONJE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES, SCHOOL OF LAW

BEST CITATION – RANGAI MOTALE & VEDANGI KULKARNI, DISCRIMINATION AGAINST MEN IN INDIA AND US COMPARISON BETWEEN INDIAN LAWS AND US LAWS, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (3) OF 2024, PG. 722-730, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract

This abstract explores the frequently disregarded problem of gender discrimination against males in India and the US, focusing on its reflections in employment opportunities, education, legal systems, violence including domestic abuse and sexual assault, LGBTQ+ rights as well as health. Instead of concentrating mostly on women’s gender inequality, this examination brings out specific problems experienced by men in both countries Men suffer widespread discrimination across various sectors in India. Having a large fraction of the labor force they contend with job insecurity, low wages and fewer career prospects than their female counterparts do in some areas. There are educational inequalities such that men from marginalized communities face barriers to entry and graduation. The justice system is advancing but still contains biases that disfavor men under certain circumstances. Men too are victims of violence such domestic violence and sexual harassment although these are often unreported and stigmatized. In relation to this issue, LGBTQ+ community also experiences high degrees of discrimination with men being constantly harassed, subjected to violent acts or shunned socially. Health disparities affect males particularly when it comes to mental issues and drugs abuse which have long been ignored. It’s a contrasting and complicated picture in the United Kingdom. Gender equality has made some strides; however, males face certain difficulties. Within the workforce, men dominate hazardous occupations and are more likely to become unemployed. There are gender disparities in education, with men trailing women in several areas. The legal system is typically fair but there could be concerns where men’s rights may be sidelined. Men experience violence including domestic abuse yet support services often target women. LGBTQ+ communities suffer discrimination and this presents challenges that are particular to males. There are health inequalities that affect men such as suicide and substance abuse. From a comparative analysis, it can be observed that despite some similarities, there exist striking differences between experiences of men in India and those of their counterparts in the US. It is true that both countries have systemic biases as well as discriminatory practices which impact on men’s lives. However, the nature, extent, and response by society to these issues significantly differ between them. India faces deeply entrenched patriarchal structures coupled with low awareness about issues affecting men while Britain grapples with how not to homogenize specific needs for men without perpetuating harmful stereotypes amongst its citizens who have embraced gender neutrality.

Keywords- Employment opportunities, Education, Legal systems, Violence, Job insecurity Low wages, Career prospects, educational inequalities, Systemic biases, Discriminatory practices, Societal response, Patriarchal structures, Awareness, Gender neutrality