Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal
Vol-03, Issue-01 (Jan-Mar 2024)
An International scholarly/ academic journal, peer-reviewed/ refereed journal, ISSN : 2959-1376
The Essentiality of Implementing Curriculum and Activities for Gender Education in Present Education System
Husain, Nazia
Assistant Professor of History, Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University, Vidyanagari, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7668
Subject: Education / Sociology / Gender Studies
Page No.234-242
Received: Sep 18, 2023
Accepted: Nov 26, 2023
Published: Jan 01, 2024
Thematic Classification: Gender Education, Curriculum Implementation, Present Education System, Social Awareness, Gender Equality, Educational Activities, Behavioral Change, Reproductive Health Awareness
Abstract
Gender Education is very essential and sensitive subject for discussion and analyses in present age of society. Everyone knows about benefits of gender education in society but hesitated for accept it. All educators in India are widely explained to society for implementing the gender education in school and college level as earlier. But some groups of society oppose to it and spread to rumors about its negative effect on society. In present time, society is in hesitation, as well as fear and oppression. Talking about gender education, discussing it, is not considered decent in our society. Because, gender education is a narrow interpretation of sexual relations between men and women. The reason behind this is that ignorance and misunderstanding of this education being neglected. Gender education is not just limited to physical and sexual information about men and women, but its scope is wide. Gender education includes many physical and mental changes, how different body functions, how reproduction works, communication with each other, relationships, decision making, sense of self, and respect for others. Sexuality is the femininity of a woman and the sexuality of a man’s body, mind, thoughts, opinions, emotions and so on. With the birth of a child, the question is, son or daughter. Accordingly, the child is raised, behaved. He expects family and society to do the same. Gender has consequences for speaking, behaving, dressing, etc. According to the traditions of the society, they expect the same and they have to deal with it.
Keywords: Family Education, Physical Changes, Objectives of Gender Education, Curriculum for Gender Education, Activities for Gender Education
Impact Statement
This research study based on Gender Education and this is very essential and sensitive subject for discussion and analyses in present age of society. Everyone knows about benefits of gender education in society but hesitated for accept it. All educators in India are widely explained to society for implementing the gender education in school and college level as earlier. The reason behind this is that ignorance and misunderstanding of this education being neglected. Gender education is not just limited to physical and sexual information about men and women, but its scope is wide. Gender education includes many physical and mental changes, how different body functions, how reproduction works, communication with each other, relationships, decision making, sense of self, and respect for others. Sexuality is the femininity of a woman and the sexuality of a man’s body, mind, thoughts, opinions, emotions and so on.
About Author
Dr. Nazia Husain was born & raise in New Delhi and Complete Higher Education from Delhi University & Indira Gandhi National Open University. She has completed her Ph.D. in Medieval Period of History from Maharaj Vinayak Global University, Jaipur. She’s Currently working as an Assistant Professor Department of History at Shri Jagdish Prashad Jhabharmal Tibrewala University, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. She has published research articles in UGC approved International, National Journals. She has also presented papers in National and International conferences, Webinar’s and FDP’s as well. Apart from this She has been given additional Charge of NSS Programme In-Charge and Conference Co-Ordinator and under her supervision mare than 15 conferences have been successfully conducted.
Cite this Article
APA 7th Style: Husain, N. (2024). The essentiality of implementing curriculum and activities for gender education in present education system. Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal, 3(01), 234–242. https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7668
Chicago 17th Style: Husain, Nazia. “The Essentiality of Implementing Curriculum and Activities for Gender Education in Present Education System.” Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal 3, no. 1 (2024): 234–242. https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7668.
MLA 9th Style: Husain, Nazia. “The Essentiality of Implementing Curriculum and Activities for Gender Education in Present Education System.” Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 3, no. 1, 2024, pp. 234-242, https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7668.
Statements & Declarations
Review Method: This article underwent a double-blind peer-review process by independent experts in Gender Studies and Curriculum Development to evaluate the proposed frameworks for gender-sensitive pedagogy and institutional inclusivity.
Competing Interests: The author, Nazia Husain, declares that there are no financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that could have inappropriately influenced the research findings or the pedagogical recommendations presented in this study.
Funding: This research was conducted through the academic support of the Department of History, Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University (JJTU), Rajasthan. No specific external grants were received.
Data Availability: The analysis is based on a systematic review of educational policies, social indicators, and existing literature regarding gender disparity in school curricula. All references are detailed within the manuscript.
License: The Essentiality of Implementing Curriculum and Activities for Gender Education in Present Education System © 2024 by Nazia Husain is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. This work is published by the International Council for Education Research and Training (ICERT).
Ethics Approval: As this study is a theoretical and policy-based examination of educational systems and does not involve direct human or animal experimentation, it was deemed exempt from formal institutional ethical review while maintaining strict adherence to academic integrity.
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