{"id":12396,"date":"2025-05-10T20:49:59","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T19:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icertpublication.com\/?page_id=12396"},"modified":"2026-03-03T18:19:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T12:49:43","slug":"a-study-on-awareness-of-gender-discrimination-among-the-prospective-teachers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/edu-mania\/edumania-an-international-multidisciplinary-journal-vol-03-issue-02\/a-study-on-awareness-of-gender-discrimination-among-the-prospective-teachers\/","title":{"rendered":"A study on Awareness of Gender Discrimination Among the prospective teachers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Bano, Naaz\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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DOI: <\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.59231\/edumania\/9128<\/span><\/a><\/p>

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Accepted: March 15, 2025<\/span><\/p>

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Thematic Classification: Gender Sensitization, Prospective Teachers, Equity in Education, Social Awareness.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Gender discrimination is the unfair treatment of someone based on their gender, gender identity, or gender expression. This can manifest in various forms including sexism (bias against people based on sex), misogyny (hatred or disdain towards women), patriarchy (social system favoring men\u2019s power and privilege), trans phobia (discrimination against transgender or non-binary individuals), Intersectional discrimination based on multiple identities (e.g. gender, race, class), workplace discrimination and education discrimination (unequal access resources opportunities)<\/span><\/p>

Teacher education has passed through a major change in last few years especially with the two year B.Ed. course in the Bihar University (India) syllabus in Gender, School and society has given a lot of insight into what are the responsibilities teacher when it comes to gender equality in school and to what extent we need to change our mindsets and stereotyping on the delivered basis of gender, It also delivered\u00a0 about the biases that student teachers and teacher educators themselves have it comes to gender, and we need a more egalitarian (all people are equal and should have equal opportunities and rights) and open outlook toward this issue in the society which is actually taken very lightly. Education and awareness are crucial in combating discrimination, here some aspects are education, inclusive curriculum integrates diversity equality and inclusion into school curricula. Teacher training equips educators with diversity and inclusion skills. Diversity programs organize workshops, seminar and events promoting diversity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Globally men and women are treated unequally in some way or the other women are the ones who always end up leaving oppressed and marginalized.<\/span><\/p>

Keywords: <\/span>Gender discrimination, gender stereotyping, student teachers, inequality, egalitarian<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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This study on the awareness of gender discrimination among prospective teachers holds significant implications for the future of equitable and inclusive education. As educators-in-training, prospective teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the attitudes, behaviors, and perceptions of the next generation. Their understanding and awareness of gender discrimination directly influence how they address bias, ensure equality, and foster a safe learning environment for all students.<\/span><\/p>

The findings of the study highlight existing gaps in knowledge, perceptions, and sensitivity toward gender-based issues within teacher education programs. This underlines the urgent need for integrating comprehensive gender sensitization modules into teacher training curricula. Increased awareness among prospective teachers can contribute to dismantling stereotypes, promoting gender-neutral practices, and empowering all learners\u2014regardless of gender identity.<\/span><\/p>

Moreover, by equipping future teachers with the tools to recognize and challenge discriminatory practices, this research supports broader societal goals of gender justice, inclusion, and human rights. In the long term, such awareness can contribute to reducing gender disparities in education, employment, and leadership.<\/span><\/p>

In essence, this study not only sheds light on the current state of gender awareness among upcoming educators but also serves as a catalyst for policy reforms, curriculum development, and institutional accountability in teacher training systems.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dr. NAAZ BANO working in Teachers\u2019 Training College, Bhagalpur. I have teaching experience about 16 years. I have research experience also about 15 years. I have awarded Ph.D degree from department of Zoology, TMBU, Bhagalpur in 19 February 2014. I have done M.Sc in Zoology from department of Zoology, TMBU, Bhagalpur. I have done B.Sc form S.M. College Bhagalpur, TMBU, Bhagalpur in 2001. I have done Senior Secondary Examination form S.M. College, BIEC, Patna in year 1998. I have done Matriculation form High School , BSEB, Patna. I have published many articles in Bioglobia Journal & Indian Research Bulletin, Peer Reviewed Quarterly Refereed Research Journal. I have also Published my Paper (Article) in European Journal of Innovation in Nonformal Education ( EJINE) I have also Published my article in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD). I have presented my Papers in different\u00a0 seminar as well as nation and international level. Recently I have presented my Paper in B.N College, TMBU Bhagalpur Seminar, Multidisciplinary International seminar on Ecosystem\u00a0 Restoration:\u00a0 Challenges and Opportunities in Indian Perspective. I have Participated different FDP Programme.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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APA 7th Edition:<\/span> Bano, N. (2025). A study on awareness of gender discrimination among the prospective teachers. <\/span>Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal<\/span>, <\/span>3<\/span>(2), 232\u2013241. <\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.59231\/edumania\/9128<\/span><\/a><\/p>

MLA 9th Edition:<\/span> Bano, Naaz. “A Study on Awareness of Gender Discrimination Among the Prospective Teachers.” <\/span>Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal<\/span>, vol. 3, no. 2, 2025, pp. 232-241. doi:10.59231\/edumania\/9128.<\/span><\/p>

Chicago 17th Edition:<\/span> Bano, Naaz. “A Study on Awareness of Gender Discrimination Among the Prospective Teachers.” <\/span>Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal<\/span> 3, no. 2 (2025): 232\u2013241. <\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.59231\/edumania\/9128<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Peer-Review Method:<\/span> This study underwent a double-blind peer-review process by independent reviewers with expertise in gender studies and teacher education. The process ensured that the methodology and conclusions regarding teacher awareness were sound and academically grounded.<\/span><\/p>

Competing Interest:<\/span> The author, Naaz Bano, declares that she has no conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise, that could have biased the research design or the reporting of the survey results.<\/span><\/p>

Data Availability:<\/span> The quantitative data gathered during this study, including survey responses from prospective teachers, are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request, subject to the preservation of participant anonymity.<\/span><\/p>

Funding:<\/span> This research was self-funded and supported by the Teachers\u2019 Training College, Bhagalpur, Bihar. No external funding was sought or provided for this work.<\/span><\/p>

License:<\/span> \u00a9 2025 by Bano, N. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits sharing and adaptation with credit.<\/span><\/p>

Ethical Approval:<\/span> The research received ethical clearance from the Teachers\u2019 Training College, Bhagalpur. Participation was entirely voluntary, and all respondents provided informed consent before participating in the survey.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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