Society, Patriarchy and Women: An overview of the gender scenario in India

 Anthology : The Research ISSN: 2456–4397 RNI No.UPBIL/2016/68067 Vol-6* Issue-2* May- 2021

Paper Submission: 03/05/2021, Date of Acceptance: 15/05/2021, Date of Publication: 25/05/2021

Anupama Saha 
Associate Professor, 
Dept. of Sociology, 
Government College,
 Sirohi, Rajasthan, India

Anuradha Srivastava

 Associate Professor, 

Dept. of History, 

Government Girls' College,

 Pali, Rajasthan, India 

                                                   Abstract

There can be no two views about the fact that gender equity is a necessary precondition for development and progress of any society. The gender scenario in India presents a mixed picture of disappointment and hope. On the one hand we see a number of constitutional, legal, programme and policy measures to improve the status of women, but on the other hand we also see a deep rooted patriarchal mindset that invariably creates barriers in the path of gender equity and women empowerment. While women have made the most out of the opportunities that have come their way, the attitude of the society towards women has not altered significantly. As a matter of fact, it often appears that a very resilient patriarchy is reasserting itself in myriad new ways. As the ideal of a gender equal society still remains unrealized, it is upon young women and men to take the lead in the struggle against patriarchy. The struggle is no doubt going to be long drawn as gender bias is deep rooted in the society but every little step in the right direction would count. 

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