Read the passage (NCERT Textbook, page 50) given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Many of these issues relating to the pursuit of equality have been raised by the women's movement. In the nineteenth century women struggled for equal rights. They demanded, for instance, the right to vote, the right to receive degrees in colleges and universities and the right to work - that is, the same rights as the men in their society. However, as they entered the job market they realised that women required special facilities in order toexercise these rights. For instance, they required some provision for maternity leave and crèches in the workplace. Without special considerations of this kind they could not seriously compete for jobs or enjoy a successful professional and personal life. They needed, in other words, sometimes to be treated differently if they are to enjoy the same rights as men.
(a) Why have women's movements been raised?
(b) What were the main demands of women's movement?
(c) What can be done for women to compete for jobs?

Explanation

(a) To demand equality.
(b) The right to vote, the right to
work, the right to receive degrees in colleges and universities.
(c) They should be given special consideration, i.e. provision for maternity leave and creches in workplace, etc.