Discuss the problems faced by women prisoners in India. Do you think they should be given more compassionate treatment than the male prisoners?

Introduction-

Mention the data about women prisoners in India. E.g. India’s women prisoner population has ballooned 61% over the past 15 years, far outstripping the male growth rate of 33%.

Body-

Discuss the problems faced by women prisoners in India

E.g. overcrowding and lack of separate jails, lack of hygiene, healthcare, psychological help, majority are women who have been subjected to some crime earlier, petty offences dominate, lack of support for their children, shortage of women wardens, superintendents, assistant superintendents, doctors, and counselors, sexual and physical violence etc.

Discuss in points why or why not women should be given more compassionate treatment than their counterparts. It would be easy to gather points if you agree with the idea and that seem logical and compassionate also.

Way forward–

Form a concise, fair and a balanced opinion, such that the law is also respected but the dignity and the rights of the women prisoners are also upheld.

Reference-

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/protecting-incarcerated-women/article24017323.ece

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/the-road-to-reforming-womens-prisons/article19612440.ece