International Journal of Social Science Research (IJSSR)

Needs of Gender Studies in the context of better and greater utilization of human resources across the globe

Gender studies stresses on equality of treatment to both men and women on all issues. It aims at neutralizing gender difference with the induction of generalized category. It allows no room for gender biases or stereotyping. The primary objective of these studies is to mainstreaming all irrespective of caste, race, and sex as human resources instead of being compartmentalized as he or she. In modern times the social and cultural construction of masculinity and femininity matters more than the biological originality in following the choices of the individuals as regards to dress, eating style, talking attitudes etc. i.e., both men and women are now free to show their reverse traits in the society unlike of the olden days. ‘Feminine side’ of the men and ‘Masculine side’ of the women are often exhibited publicly as an outcome of the societal change from patriarchal to practical one. Globally too, Gender Studies examines issues related to migration, development and human rights in a very definitive way. There should be no external judge than the person concerned to dictate the course of his life paths. And this is what forms the basis of Women’s Studies in general or the Gender Studies in particular. Key words: Gender difference, Gender biases, Stereotyping, Development, Human rights, Patriarchal mindset