TN Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act

What is the main objective of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, 1998?

A) To provide job reservations for women

B) To prevent harassment of women in public and other spaces

C) To promote education for girl children

D) To ensure equal pay for women

EXPLANATION

The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, 1998 was enacted with the main objective of:

Prohibiting the harassment of women in public places, workplaces, educational institutions, and other areas.

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 Key Features of the Act:

• Defines harassment broadly to include:

  • Verbal abuse

  • Physical harm

  • Sexual harassment

  • Intimidation or threats

• Empowers police to take action against offenders.

• Aims to create safer environments for women in both public and private spheres.

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 Why the other options are incorrect?

• A) Job reservations – Not related to this Act.

• C) Promoting girl child education – Falls under schemes like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, not this Act.

• D) Equal pay – Covered under the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976, not this one.

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 Summary:

The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, 1998 specifically aims to prevent and penalize harassment of women in various settings, making option B the correct choice.