According to the definition of Gender of Walter Scott “On the basis of biological difference of sex, the society has designed different social status for them. While these social designs form the base of social relationships, they become the primary factor in describing power relationships in Gender”. Not only every society sees men and women differently, they also assign them specific character traits, roles and abilities. Men are considered as being physically and mentally strong, brave and being able to take quick decisions while women are considered as gentle, childish, beautiful, depending on a man, kind, sensitive and obedient. These male, female identities a well as roles, responsibilities, traditions, expectations and men accents have been separately defined for men and women by the society. In addition to the role of reproduction society confers on the woman the roles of nurturing and educating children, looking after domestic activities, and even looking after the sick and the elderly. Therefore she is considered more a domestic character. Activities outside the home such as making money, doing business and jobs, common engagements such as political and social activities have been assigned to men leading to him being perceived as a person belonging to the common society. Depending on this difference, the recognition, leadership, resources and opportunities differ. Organisational structures in the family, school, workplace and other institutions too have been framed with these gender power relations as the base. 24

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