Here are the proper B.Ed-style answers for Question 1 (a) to (c) from the paper Gender, School and Society – B.Ed 1st Year 2023:
✅ Q1. Attempt any FIVE of the following (2×5 = 10 marks)
(a) Define Gender.
(जेन्डर को परिभाषित कीजिए।)
Answer:
Gender refers to the socially and culturally constructed roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a society considers appropriate for men and women.
It is different from biological sex, which is based on physical differences; gender is shaped by social norms and expectations.
(b) What is Masculinity?
(पुरुषत्व क्या है?)
Answer:
Masculinity refers to the qualities, roles, and behaviors typically associated with being male in a given culture or society.
It includes traits such as strength, independence, leadership, and assertiveness, but these are social constructs and can vary across time and cultures.
(c) Define Gender Bias.
(जेन्डर पक्षपात को परिभाषित कीजिए।)
Answer:
Gender bias is the preferential treatment or discrimination against individuals based on their gender.
It occurs when one gender is treated unfairly, often seen in education, employment, and social roles, leading to inequality in opportunities and outcomes.
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