Saurabh Rathi Presentation

8/7/2019 Saurabh Rathi Presentation

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Made by Saurabh RathiClass VII-A

Roll No.-29

Subject-Social Science


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Gender is a set of characteristics distinguishingbetween male and female, particularly in thecases of men and women. Depending on thecontext, the discriminating characteristics varyfrom sex to social role to gender identity.


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Patriarchy is a social system in which the role of themale as the primary authority figure is central tosocial organization, and where fathers hold authority

over women, children, and property. It implies theinstitutions of male rule and privilege, and isdependent on female subordination.


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Why do people react differently to males

and females?

Possible explanations: Biological differences,

societies expectations

Gender typing: process by which children

acquire gender identity, and motives,

values, and behaviors considered

appropriate in their culture for members of

their biological sex.


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Boys are encouraged to adopt instrumentalrole:role of providing for the family and protectingit from harm.

Achievement and self-reliance more stronglyencouraged in young boys.

Nurturance, responsibility and obedience more

encouraged in young girls.


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Other researchers have provided more possibledifferences:

Activity Level

Fear, Timidity, and Risk Taking

Developmental VulnerabilityEmotional Expressivity/Sensitivity

Compliance


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Stereotypes are generalizations about a group ofpeople whereby we attribute a defined set ofcharacteristics to this group. These classificationscan be positive or negative, such as when various

nationalities are stereotyped as friendly orunfriendly.


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Throughout this century, the role of women within societyhas changed, and the majority of people feel that thischange is for the better. More women work than ever

before, and it is accepted in Western culture that manywomen now have careers. Nonetheless, in my opinion thereis still a great deal of sexual discrimination against womenwithin society, and the belief that sexual equality has beenachieved is not altogether accurate.


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PROBLEM FACED BY WOMEN


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DOWRY

Max Radin has defined dowry as the property, which a man receives from his wifeor her family at the time of his marriage.

Dowry death is considered one of the many categories of violence against

women in South Asia.

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Most of the dowry suicides are by hanging, poisoning orby fire


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Domestic violence, also known as domestic abuse, spousalabuse or intimate partner violence (IPV), can be broadly defined asa pattern of abusive behaviors by one or both partners inan intimate relationship such as marriage, dating, family, friends orcohabitation.


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The greatest obstacle in womens path is equality athome. Hence, there is a need to facilitate supportsystems in terms of women friendly laws and policies to

encourage women to work.

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