Gender and Sexuality in India: An Overview
Dr. Subhash B. Jadhao
(Associate Professor)
Purushottam Thote College of Social Work, Nagpur-440034.
Email: subashjadhao@gmail.com
Abstract:
The present research article is based on descriptive research method and the objective of this study is; to study the extent to which there is still a lack of awareness of gender and sexuality in India. It has been conducted to study the extent to which gender and sexuality is a psychosocial and health problem. For this, facts based on literature collected from secondary sources such as books, research reports, websites, journals and magazines have been used. There are still some shortcomings in terms of gender and sexuality in India. Gender and gender inequality is a social- psychological, health, economical and political problem. Gender issues are not just about talking about women’s problems. Rather, understanding gender about understands the opportunities, challenges and the impact of change on genders, men and women. Sexuality and gender together can make a big difference in people’s lives – between well-being and illness, and sometimes between life and death. Sexuality is a biological fact and a necessity for reproduction; yet there is great diversity in the experiences of sexuality, its sexual expression, and the meanings it gives to it in different cultures around the world. Sexuality is a psychosocial phenomenon. It is not treated equally on the basis of sex. Sexuality is a contributing factor to inequality, injustice, and poverty. Gender equality means equal access to participation, power, and influence.
Keywords: Gender, Sexuality, Steriotype, Inequality, Crimes against Women, and Constitutional safeguards.
DOI link – https://doi.org/10.69758/GIMRJ/2502I2VXIIIP0002
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