Female Infanticide & Education Drop-off: Though illegal, sex-selective abortions still occur. By class 12, girl dropouts spike due to lack of toilets or distance to school.
Triple Talaq and Domestic Abuse: Despite legal reforms, Muslim women fight for basic divorce rights, and overall domestic violence rates remain high (nearly 30% of women aged 15–49 have experienced physical or sexual violence, per NFHS-5).
The Beauty Paradox: The Indian skincare market is booming, yet the obsession with "fair skin" persists, though increasingly challenged by the "Unfair and Lovely" movement and dusky celebrities.