Engaging men and boys: Case Study of Male Forum, Jaipur
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July
Engaging men and boys: Case Study of Male Forum, Jaipur
This case study must be viewed in the context of informal settlements or slums in the city of Jaipur. These habitats are densely populated and have areasoften at the rear end or in designated blocks where marginal communities such as transgender, persons with disabilities, SC, ST, OBCs, minorities and tribal reside.In these settlements, the Slum Development Committee (SDC), which comprises men and local leaders who act as gatekeepers often in active collaboration with political leaders cater largely to the needs and priorities of the more influential section. They pay no attention to the needs of women, girls and other vulnerable groups. But soon the situation changed.