What is the goal of gender sensitization in Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana?

Correct answer: Reducing gender discrimination and increasing equal respect

The direct answer is option A: reducing gender discrimination and increasing equal respect. Gender sensitization teaches people to notice unfair stereotypes, question unequal treatment and behave respectfully toward all genders. The reasoning is: attitudes influence behaviour; learning about equality can change attitudes; changed attitudes can improve treatment in homes, schools and communities. Option A is correct because the goal is equal dignity, safety, participation and opportunity for girls and boys. Option B, increasing discrimination, is the exact opposite of sensitization. Option C, keeping girls silent, denies participation and reinforces inequality. Option D, giving opportunities only to sons, is discriminatory and contradicts equal rights. Sensitization is not about blaming one group; it encourages fair thinking, shared responsibility and respectful action. Memory cue: gender sensitization means “change the unfair attitude, give equal respect and opportunity.”