Results for: Gender Disparity

The Karnataka School Examination & Assessment Board (KSEAB) has released the results for the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Exam 2 for the academic year 2023-24. A total of 69,275 students passed out of 2,23,293 who appeared, achieving a 31.02% pass rate. Notably, girls significantly outperformed boys, with a 38.48% pass percentage compared to the boys’ 26.93%. Unaided schools also recorded the highest pass percentage (38.21%), highlighting the potential impact of school type on student success.

The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has released the results for the Praveshika Exam 2024. Out of the 6843 students who appeared for the examination, 5648 students have passed, resulting in an impressive overall pass percentage of 82.54%. More female students appeared for the examination compared to male students, and they also outperformed boys in terms of pass percentage. The subject-wise performance highlights the high pass rates achieved in Hindi, Social Science, and IT & ITES.

Despite having a significant electorate, Assam has witnessed a concerning decline in the number of women candidates contesting the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Out of the 14 constituencies in the state, only 12 female candidates are in the race, a decrease from the previous count of 14. This trend has been ongoing since the 2014 polls, mirroring a broader national pattern.

Sadiya Siddiqui, known for her role in the 1994 film ‘Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa,’ has expressed her desire to work on OTT platforms but wonders why she hasn’t been cast. She acknowledges the dominance of male actors in OTT shows and the limited opportunities available for female artists.