(a) Dignity and equal treatment of women are necessary ingredients of Democratic society because:
(i) Democracy follows principle of equality. Voting right is given to all irrespective of people's caste, colour and gender. Most of the democratic nations provide political equality.
(ii) Democracy does not guarantee equal treatment and respect to women. But once the principle of equality is recognised, it becomes easier for women to wage a struggle against what is now unacceptable legally and morally.
(iii) In a non-democratic set up, this unacceptability would not have legal basis because the principle of individual freedom and dignity would not have the legal and moral force there.
(iv) It is well known that issues related to women's well-being or otherwise are not given adequate attention.
(v) This has led many feminists and women's movements to the conclusion that unless women control power, their problems will not get adequate attention. One way to ensure this is to have more women as elected representatives.
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(b) The following points supports the statement:
(i) Democracy believes in providing dignity and freedom to the people.
(ii) Respect to all irrespective of any discrimination and freedom are the basis of democracy.
(iii) Equal treatment of women is necessary ingredient of democratic society.
(iv) Democracy has strengthened the claims for the disadvantaged and discriminated castes for equal status and equal opportunities.
(v) Democratic government tries to accommodate social diversity.
(vi) Democracies create a society that is safe and harmonious for its citizen.
(vii) A majority community in terms of religion or race or linguistic group respects minority.
(viii)Citizen should have a chance of being in the majority at some point of time.
(ix) No one should be barred on the basis of birth.
(x) Majority has to work hand in hand with the minority.
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