Concept of Gender
The concept of gender was first developed by Jill Matthews in 1984
According to Matthews,
The concept of gender gives recognition to the fact that every known society distinguishes between men and women.
The word gender is derived from the Latin word ‘Genus‘, which means ‘type‘ or ‘kind‘.
The term gender is also used to describe the differences in behavior between masculine and feminine.
Masculine:
A noun that denotes male sex is called masculine. It is suitable for the characteristics and qualities of men and boys as boldness, strength, etc.
Feminine:
A noun that denotes the female sex is called feminine. It is the characteristic that is suitable for females, such as shy and kind.
Sex:
It refers to the biological and physical differences between males and females. The genital differences between males and females are the basis of size characterization.
Differences between Sex and Gender
Patriarchy
The literal meaning of patriarchy is the ‘rule of the father‘.
- Patriarchy is a system of society in which males hold the primary power.
- In a patriarchal society, women have little or no rights.
- The physical, economic, political, or social powers are being enjoyed by the male.
- All rights, power, and property were transferred from father to son.
- Male dominance
- Male-centeredness and Male Identification.
- Women are restricted.
- Women are oppressed by control
Gender bias
- Gender bias is the unfair treatment given to either men or women on account of their sex.
- It is a preference towards one gender over the other.
- Due to gender bias, girls are provided with less education, nutrition, etc.
Reason for gender biasedness
- Customs and traditions
- Social evils like child marriage, dowry, etc
- Lack of awareness
- Illiteracy
- Poverty
- Faulty education system
- Government apathy
Gender Parity
Gender parity, also known as gender equality. The process of fairness to both men and women, their rights and roles, will not depend on whether they are born female or male. Gender equality is when people of all genders have equal rights, opportunities, and responsibilities.
👉 Provision for Gender Equality
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