Category: Gender Sociology

  • Dr Muthulakshmi Reddi: Biography and Contributions

    Most Indians today, when questioned, would not recognize the name of Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddi (1886-1968) – a reality that needs to be remedied as she is an important figure in Indian history, being the first Indian female legislator and the founder behind one of the biggest cancer institutes in India. Despite facing numerous challenges and…

  • Gender wage gap in the 21st Century

    Over the years, there has been increasing debate over the low wages paid to women. According to unwomen- For every dollar a man earns, a woman earns only 77 cents, making the gender-wage gap very much apparent. Women today still face economic discrimination despite a number of laws being made to reduce it because even…

  • Differentiating Women’s Studies from Gender Studies

    Differentiating Women’s Studies from Gender Studies Gender has been an essential part of studying sociology. Gender defines a person’s roles and often positions in society. Sociologically, gender is seen as a critical aspect in looking at society as the way a society treats the people in society based on their gender often determines the type…

  • Women’s Movement in India: All you need to Know

    Women’s Movement in India: All you need to Know

    This paper will discuss the cultural and gender implications of the women’s movement in India, examine the role of reformers like Jotibha Phule in the movement, touch upon the current scenario of the movement and status of women in the 21st Century as well as discuss the legal framework of the movement. Introduction: As of…

  • India’s Obsession With Virgin Brides

    What is the first thing that comes to your mind upon hearing the word virginity? Is it Purity? Honor? Maidenhood? Virginity refers to any person who has never participated in sexual intercourse. But thoughts of purity and honor are only associated with women. We have all heard the virginity jokes comparing potential brides who are…

  • What is Gender Studies: Historical Ideologies and Challenges

      Historical Ideologies of Gender: Gender has been seen as a crucial aspect of societies. Gender studies look at the varying aspects that influence gender and how it shapes an individual’s personal and social identity.  Early primitive societies based gender based on the biological sexes, male and female and had defined gender roles. The males…

  • Gendering Climate Change

    The Earth’s climate today is changing faster and in more unpredictable ways than ever before. This year itself has seen innumerable disasters beginning with the Australian bushfires and ending with the Cyclone Amphan that hit Eastern India last month. We must sound the call for action, but we should not do so blindly. While climate change affects the…