Abstract

Gender discrimination manifests differently in urban and rural India shaped by socio-economic factors cultural norms and access to resources. This paper provides a comparative analysis highlighting disparities in education healthcare employment and political participation. It examines systemic challenges like patriarchy poverty and policy gaps that perpetuate discrimination in rural areas contrasting them with urban issues like workplace bias and safety concerns. The study also explores the impact of government schemes and grassroots initiatives in bridging these divides. By identifying shared and unique challenges the paper offers policy recommendations to achieve equitable gender outcomes across diverse socio-economic settings in India.