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Murder and Gender Quotas in IITs
This chapter explores the implications of crime in society through the murder of Mukesh, while transitioning to discuss the impact of a women's quota in Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). It examines significant increases in female enrollment since the quota's implementation, alongside infrastructural and cultural changes on campuses. The conversation also reveals ongoing challenges for women in these fields, including perceptions of discrimination and their academic performance compared to male peers.