1150 Views

Explain the relationship between gender and social structure in the society.


syed aqeel 9th Dec, 2020
Answer (1)
DrTeeth 9th Dec, 2020

hi!

according to the gender theory, it is said that both males and females learn to perform their biologically assigned gender through particular behaviours and attitudes. the theory emphasizes on the environmental causes of gender roles and the impact of socialization, or the process of transferring norms, values, beliefs and behaviors to group members, in learning how to behave as a male of female. The theory also proposes that the social structure is the underlying force in distinguishing genders  , behaviour is driven by the division of labor between the genders within a society. here one gender in considered to be weaker in any aspect which may be physical, mental or emotional. Thus deoending upon these capacities certain duties and functions are handed over to the particular gender, hence making the social structure a little differentiated and divided fro the genders. every gender and social structure depends on the history of a society and the relationship is greatly effected by the cultures too. indeed all gender roles are culturally and historically contingent, meaning that they cannot be analysed from an outer view without fully understanding their history and culture.

UPES B.Tech Admissions 2026
Apply
Ranked #43 among Engineering colleges in India by NIRF | Highest Package 1.3 CR , 100% Placements
UPES Integrated LLB Admission...
Apply
Ranked #18 amongst Institutions in India by NIRF | Ranked #1 in India for Academic Reputation by QS Rankings | 16 LPA Highest CTC
Presidency University MBA Adm...
Apply
NAAC A+ Accredited | Highest CTC 10 LPA | Top Recruiters : Amazon, Accenture, KPMG, EY, Capgemini & many more
Nirma University Law Admissio...
Apply
Grade 'A+' accredited by NAAC | Ranked 33rd by NIRF 2025
UPES M.Tech Admissions 2026
Apply
Ranked #45 Among Universities in India by NIRF | 1950+ Students Placed 91% Placement, 800+ Recruiters
UPES | BBA Admissions 2026
Apply
#36 in NIRF, NAAC ‘A’ Grade | 100% Placement, up to 30% meritorious scholarships
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books