7 Class
Chapter 22 Unpacking Gender
Something to know
A. Tick the correct option
1 Gender inequality means --
(a) biological differences between boys and girls. (b) discrimination against girls (c) racial differences (d) caste based differences.
2. Society devalues the work women do by--
(a) allowing women to work. (b) not considering household work as work (c) paying money for housework. (d) none of these.
3. Which one of the following is NOT a traditional work of the rural women in India?
(a) family care (b) domestic maid (c) fetching water (d) looking after cows and buffaloes
4. Which one of the following is NOT a gender - biased discriminatory action?
(a) sending boys and girls to schools for education. (b) boys are told to be tough and dominating. (c) girls are given dolls and playhouses. (d) sex discrimination test.
5. Identify the true statement in the Indian context.
(a) gender determination test is banned. (b) the women are worshipped in India. (c) men and women enjoy equal rights. (d) the women enjoy a rightful place in society
B. Fill in the blanks.
1. Education empowers a women to recognize her potential.
2. The notion of stereotyping is generally negative and creates discrimination.
3. Gender inequality hurts the interests not only of girls but also of boy.
4. Women are venturing into sectors that have been reserved for men so far .
5. Equal sharing of responsibility between women and men is very necessary .
C. Write True or False for the following statements.
1. Girls are schooled to be soft and obedient. True.
2 .The notion of stereotyping is prejudiced, True.
3. Most women work harder than their male counterparts. True.
4. The Women's role as a caregiver and homemaker has not been accorded its rightful place. True.
S. Women's inequality is an international issue. True.
D. Answer the following questions in brief.
1 .Write one example each of stereotypical gender roles of boys and girls.
Ans. Stereotypical gender roles like boys are tough and girls are the weaker sex ,originate from roles that are taught during childhood.
2. How is stereotyping harmful?
Ans. Stereotyping creates discrimination that results in inequality. It hampers the individual thought. It is prejudiced, irrational and based on fear of what is different.
3. What are the similarities between rural and urban women's conditions?
Ans. The condition of rural women is quite sad. As rural men are migrating to cities. The women have taken over the responsibility of looking after the farms. They continued to do their traditional works in household.
The condition of urban educated women is very similar. She begins her day at the crack of dawn.She cooks for the entire family. At work she has to perform her duties equivalent to her male counterpart.
4. Mention any one type of gender inequality existing world over.
Ans. Household inequality - There are basic inequalities in gender that are reflected in sharing of housework and child care.
5. What is meant by invisibilisation of women's labour?
Ans. The invisibilisation of women's labour fails to get them their due share .The house work ok and child care are not considered work.
E. Answer the following questions.
1. Why are there differences in value attached to the work of males and females?
Ans. Still, there are differences to the work of males and females .Females are always considerably underestimated. The work assigned to them is unproductivity while on the other hand males are supposed to be given more useful and productive work. Such thinking is stereotype in which the females are kept behind the males.
2. Without gender equality, the women empowerment is meaningless. Do you agree with the statement? Give two examples in support of your answer.
Ans. Yes, I agree with the statement because gender inequality hurts the interest not only of girls and grown up women, but also so of boys and men, who play an important role in achieving gender equality.
Equal sharing of responsibilities and a harmonious partnership between women and men are necessary for the well being of their family as well as for Indian democracy.
3. How has education brought awareness among the women and empowered them?
Ans. Education and awareness has empowered. The womon to emerge as a powerful force in political,economic sphares Many women social activists have led strong movements against the government.
In politics women have known the world that they are capable for being eminent leaders. They have achieved International Fame in the world of writing, fashion, herbal beauty ,Information Technology, medicine ,engineering ,teaching, game and sports etc.
4. How does the gender equality help a democratic country?
Ans. Equal sharing and responsibility and harmonious partnership between women and men are necessary for the well-being of their family as well as for Indian democracy. Shared power and responsibility with paint women and men at home, in the workplace, at national and international levels would help to create harmony within the family and Society.
5. Suggest any four ways to end gender discrimination.
Ans. Four ways to end gender discrimination--
1. Education makes the women aware of their right their rightful place in the society.
2. Men and women must be encouraged to share child care and household work.
3. Equal sharing of responsibilities and a harmonious partnership.
4. The opportunities of higher education and professional training are more for young women and men.
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