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Diversity and InclusionDiversity and Inclusion
Pratap Reddy, IPS.Pratap Reddy, IPS.
Additional Director General of Police, CID.Additional Director General of Police, CID.
Opinions are Personal
Disruption to the Fore!Disruption to the Fore!
Since 1950Since 1950
Universal Adult SuffrageUniversal Adult Suffrage
Breaking the Stereotypes?!Breaking the Stereotypes?!
Space WomenSpace Women
Oscars – the debate rages!Oscars – the debate rages!
Dimensions of DiversityDimensions of Diversity
Caste Class Religion Language Demographic Dimensions : Age, Gender Physically Challenged Sexual Orientation Region of Origin
The Philosophical ArgumentThe Philosophical Argument We and the Others Identity Politics and Cultural Conflicts Commitment to revaluing disrespected identities Changing dominant patterns of
representationA dominant group in a geography can be a minority in another geography – equality and equal protection is the key!
The EnablersThe Enablers
Public PolicyPublic Policy
Inclusive Policies of GovernmentInclusive Policies of GovernmentConstitutional ProvisionsConstitutional Provisions
Articles 14, 15 , 16, 17 ,23 of the Constitution Article 371 Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of
State Policy eg. Right to Education Article 30. The state has no religion and rights of
minorities to establish and run educational institutions
ReservationReservation
Reservation in Government Jobs and Educational institutions
50 % Reservation of seats in Panchayati Raj Institutions for Women
Reservation in jobs based on backwardness of region Eg. Hyderabad-Karnataka border region
Reservation of 4% of jobs in government for Physically Challenged
Legal Framework Legal Framework SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act , 1989
Nirbhaya Act (Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2013)
Dowry Prohibition Act, 2003
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Work Place Act, 2013
Maternity Benefits Act, 1961 and Maternity Benefits Amendment Bill, 2016
Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
New Companies Act 2013 which makes it mandatory to have at least one woman director in the board of directors
Right of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2014.
Aadhar Act (Targeted delivery of financial and other subsidies, benefits and services), 2016
Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
Protection of Children From Sexual Offences, Act 2012 : POCSO
Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
Mental Health Care Act 1987 and Mental Health Care Bill, 2016
MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act)
National Legal Services Authority National Legal Services Authority vs. Union of Indiavs. Union of India
Supreme Court of India, declared transgender people to be a 'third gender', affirmed that the fundamental rights granted under the Constitution of India will be equally applicable to transgender people, and gave them the right to self-identification of their gender as male, female or third-gender.
They will be granted reservations in admissions to educational institutions.
The Welfare UmbrellaThe Welfare Umbrella
Enabling Diversified ReachEnabling Diversified Reach
Schemes related to Women: Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao Yojana, Bhagyalakshmi Scheme, Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahayog Yojana
Financial Inclusion Schemes: Jan Dhan Yojana, MUDRA, Bank Credits, Promotion of SHGs
Skill India Scheme
E-Governance Schemes
Schemes Related to Old Age: Old age Pension
Insurance Schemes
Need for InclusionNeed for Inclusion
Guaranteed by our constitution Creation of an equitable society Balanced Growth and Development Political and Economical Stability To bring in talent from across the strata Opening up of new markets New Ideas and thoughts
What is Fueling Diversity & Inclusion?
Government’s Commitment to empowerment Positive Private Enterprise Attitude Technology Pervasiveness Need for Double Income Softening Attitudes towards Participation of
Women in workforce A more educated and aware society Less Physical and more skill oriented jobs Need for emotional soft skills in modern work
place Opening up of new markets and free movement of
men and labour
Public Sector Vs Private SectorPublic Sector Vs Private Sector
Debates on Extending Reservation to Private Sector
Private Sector focuses on meritocracy. In the absence of affirmative and equal opportunity hiring practices, deserving under-represented groups may be left out
Policy Interventions are better institutionalised in Public Sector but, Private Sector is better in delivery of adapted policies!..
Police and DiversityPolice and Diversity
Women in PoliceWomen in Police
Presently Women account for 6 % of the Police Force in India
The MHA plans to increase the number to 33% and has issued directive to the state governments for the same
Challenges for Women in PoliceChallenges for Women in Police
Long working hours and often hostile working environment - Eg. Prisons Department
Consideration for key positions - mindset Problems in availing leave Work –life balance is difficult to maintain Lack of Cooperation from subordinates Maintaining a perfect balance from being branded
as too harsh or too soft is difficult.
ChallengesChallenges Society essentially views Policing as a man’s
job and often belittles the efforts of women officers
Pressure to maintain an impeccable public image as actions of women officers are subjected to a tougher scrutiny
Beauty versus Professionalism. Unwanted Advances – The DIAL 100
Dilemma
Challenges on the Personal Front:Challenges on the Personal Front:
Work Life Balance
Conflicts in family
Social Life
But, Change is happening fast..But, Change is happening fast..
Women CRPF troops in red corridor areaWomen CRPF troops in red corridor area
Archana Ramasundaram is the head of SSB and the 1st Woman to command a Paramilitary Force
DisruptersDisrupters
Providing a Secure Environment for Women and Children:
- Implementation mindset.
- Increasing Visibility of women in social sphere has led to conflicts
Cultural identities – immigrants / migration
Threats from Social Media and increased online activity: On a positive note it has improved inclusion as it is based on anonymity while the flipside is that it has invaded privacy as well as act as a mobilisation platform for various illegal activities
The dilemma between Equality Versus special treatment given under affirmative Action and the conflict which ensues especially in case of feeling of appeasement – mood in USA / Europe / India.
Incorporating the third gender into the existing social setup.
LGBTQIA rights, Decriminalising Section 377 and incorporating the idea into the social value system in Indian Society
Strains between the Millennials and the Gen Xers & Boomers – Social Media Policy Adherence as an example
Rising Intolerance in the society especially with respect to religion and caste – identity politics
Movement towards a market economy where there is less role for the government and an increased role of private sector which is outside the purview of formal legislative affirmative action.
Few ExamplesFew Examples
Executive Actions –USA – immigrants and LGBT
Army Jawan’s video
Woman detained in Police Station –video
Molestation vs Faked Molestation – fallout
On duty – difficulties – personal hygiene – handling Transgenders and woman
Way Forward
Board driven agenda Enabling GovernmentsCommunications StrategyEngaging with the CommunitiesEmployee and Citizen Mindsets
Disruptive Ideas, help enhance D&I
