No Male Tailors or Gym Trainers for Female in UP: A Step towards Women's Safety or Regressive Patriarchy?

Key Points

• The commentary critiques the 2024 UP Women's Commission proposal to limit male service providers for women, aiming to expose the underlying patriarchal implications.
• Analysis of the UP Women's Commission proposal and its historical context.
• Evaluation of gender roles and safety measures implemented in society.
• Discussion on the socio-cultural implications of restricting male service providers.
• The proposal is argued to not enhance women's safety but reinforce traditional gender roles.
• Critique highlights the failure to address actual safety concerns in a meaningful way.

Abstract