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"One is not born a woman but becomes one"
'One is not born women but becomes the one' highlights the idea that gender identity is shaped by societal influences rather than being solely determined by biology. Following points illustrate this idea: 1). Socialization through family: Gender-specific roles through young age, girls are traditionaRead more
‘One is not born women but becomes the one’ highlights the idea that gender identity is shaped by societal influences rather than being solely determined by biology.
Following points illustrate this idea:
1). Socialization through family: Gender-specific roles through young age, girls are traditionally taught household chores while boys are not. Even while travelling by roads one can witness posters in some parts of India saying ” PADAOGEY NAHI BETIYAN TOH KAUN BANAYEGA ROTIYAN” which means if you do not educate your daughter than who will make chapattis .
2). Educational Influence: Textbooks in school activities often depict women in nurturing roles (e.g., mothers, teachers) and men in leadership roles, shaping children’s perceptions of gender roles.
3). Media Representation: Popular films under pan India level be it KGF, RRR, all seem to be setting the standards of being the ideal men and women in this films are seen as mere extensions of the hero, deeply tied to him and his cause. They are waiting to be rescued and yenning to be acknowledge.
4).Cultural practices: Festivals like Raksha Bandhan where sisters tie rakhis on their brothers’ wrists reinforce the idea that women need male protection, perpetuating traditional gender roles.
5).Workforce participation : women are often encouraged to focus on domestic duties.
However, as we can see things are slowly changing through:
While traditional societal norms have long shaped gender roles world wide, there is a growing recognition and movement towards gender equality and empowerment, signified by progressive policies and changing cultural attitudes.
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