Concept of Gender Division

Throughout history, women have always been discriminated against on the basis of gender. There are some pre-decided roles for men and women in society, for example, women presumptuously looked to be more suitable for the roles like homemakers, teachers, or nurses. Indoor work like cooking, cleaning, washing dishes and clothes, and even raising children are assumed to be the works of women. But when it comes to technical jobs or working outside, these tasks are seen as unsuitable for women. Whereas, whereas men are considered ideal for public labor and technical jobs.  

The same goes with the political structures, the roles of women in politics are mostly minimal. Even in earlier times, women’s participation in elections, or public affairs was very low or in some cases, even none. Only men were allowed to vote or take part in contests for Public offices. But, gradually the time changed. People got aware of the severity of the issue and demanded a change. However, the only way to bring change in society is to enhance women’s political and legal status and improve their educational and career opportunities. 

Gender division in our society is seen as a natural and unchangeable concept. The roles of men and women in society have a hierarchical division according to their physical and social strengths, it is thought that men are biologically more suitable for technical and labor works, whereas, women are capable of household work only. But, More than a biological, it seems to be a social concept, enforced by some social expectations and stereotypes that are present in our society.