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1. INDIRAGANDHI NATIONAL TRIBAL UNIVERSITY
AMARKANTAK,M.P.
(A CENTRALUNIVERSITY)
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
“INFLUENCE OF FAMILY,CASTE,RELIGION,CULTURE,REGION,MEDIA
POPULAR CULTURE ON GENDER IDENTITY”
NAME-LEENA PARIDA
(B.Ed. 4TH SEMESTER)
ENROLMENT NO.-2101113021
UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF
DR. MARIA JOSHEPHINE
(ASST. PROFESSOR)

2. CONTENT
 GENDER IDENTITY
 INFLUENCE OF FAMILY ON GENDER IDENTITY
 INFLUENCE OF CASTE ON GENDER IDENTITY
 INFLUENCE OF RELIGION ON GENDER IDENTITY
 INFLUENCE OF CULTURE ON GENDER IDENTITY
 INFLUENCE OF REGION ON GENDER IDENTITY
 INFLUENCE OF MEDIAAND POPULAR CULTURE
ON GENDER IDENTITY

3. GENDER IDENTITY
“Gender identity is the personal sense of one’s own
gender.”
It is the inner sense of being male or female.
A person’s perception of having a particular gender, which
may or may not correspond with their birth sex.
A person develops his/her gender identity in early
childhood as a result of Societal influences such as
biological factors , parental rearing etc. and Strengthens
it during puberty due to hormonal changes.

4. INFLUENCE OF FAMILY
Family is considered as the primary and most important agent of
socialization.
It has a direct influence on the child’s gender identity.
Families contribute to the process of gender socialization in the following
ways:
 Setting norms for the child that are gender
specific
 Assigning gender specific task at home
 Imitating and modeling behavior
 Reinforcing behavior through rewards and
punishment

5. INFLUENCE OF CASTE ON GENDER IDENTITY
In order to understand how caste contributes to gender identity, it is necessary
to look at the historical background of caste in religion.
 In India from ancient times caste system influences gender roles.
 The Manu Smruti codifies rules for men and women of different ranks and is
based on patriarchal values.
According to Manu Smruti women don’t have right of property.
 Upper caste women was controlled by restricting her movement.
 Women's from upper caste not allowed to touch anything during their
menstrual cycle.
 Women from lower caste often exploited by upper caste men.
 Women from lower caste considered as objects of entertainment.
 Devadasi Pratha-the practice of offering young girls to the goddess and the
confirming them as temple prostitutes.
 The LAW has banned the devadasis system in1988.

6. INFLUENCE OF RELIGION ON GENDER IDENTITY
HINDU
 Manu Smruti- Women is never fit for independence (Dependent-in childhood
father, after marriage husband, Old age-Son)
 Sati after the death of her husband, yet today widows are not allowed in
socio-cultural programme. Also forced to wear white clothes etc.
 Women were not allowed to become priest.
 All fast keep by women only for their husband.
 Above kind of interaction reinforce concept of male superiority and thus
shapes gender beliefs. Girl Child observe all this rituals as a part of her role
as women.

7. INFLUENCE OF CULTURE ON GENDER IDENTITY
Generally in all cultures women role is to nurture child and men role is to earn bread &
butter.
 Every culture has different roles for men and women.
e.g. In Chinese culture … When son is born let him sleep on the bed with fine clothes
and let them play with diamond. When daughter is born ,let her sleep on the ground,
wrap her in common wrapping.
 In Indian culture gender identity was developed through rituals and ceremonies and
also by use of languages (blessings, proverb & songs)
 In most of Indian families norms for boys and girls are different. Norms for girls seem to
get more strict after they attain puberty.
 In some Indian states on the day of Nag Panchami, dolls made of clothes are thrown on
the ground and boys hit them with sticks. This custom gave hidden message that it is
okey to beat girls and women.
Children observe their parents performing rituals and thus gender identity could
be influenced due to modelling.

8. INFLUENCE Of REGION ON GENDER IDENTITY
The concept of region encompasses rural and urban regions and
difference in gender Socialization in rural and urban setups.
 Urban areas are characterized by exposure to counter gender stereotypes.
While rural area people more likely to follow gender stereotype behavior.
 In urban areas women can be seen moving on their own even after sunset.
such instances are less common in rural areas.
 Men may attend household chores like cooking or cleaning in urban homes ,
but men are not likely to do so in rural home.
 Ownership of house or farm is mainly with men in villages whereas in cities
women also have own property.
 Urban women are involve in decision making process while rural women are
not allowed.

9. INFLUENCE OF MEDIAAND POPULAR CULTURE
ON GENDER IDENTITY
Media and popular culture
Print Media Electronic Media Social Media
News Paper Magazines Films,
Advertisement,
Television
Social
Networking
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10.  Media play major role in the process of gender identity, because it
bombards with ideas & images of what men & women are supposed to be.
 Compare with men’s magazines & women’s magazines – Women Magazines
focused on fashion, cooking etc. While men Magazines concerned with
sports, finance etc.
 On Television in Children Programmes also depict men as aggressive,
dominant & engaged in exciting activities (e.g. Doremon, Chota Bhim) and
women are portrayed as significantly younger & thinner than average
women and are often depicted as passive, dependent on men, doing
house work.
 These stereotypical images of men & women can shape the gender
behaviour of children. Young boys trying to imitate their favourite
television characters.

11. Advertisement shows mother nurture their daughter in
feminine ideals of beauty & domesticity. In case of son,
mothers are concern about their health, strength and
intelligence.
Films also always shows women as dependent on men, only
entertaining through dance and singing, doing house work,
can’t fight etc.
But compare to other media social media will help to free
society from gender stereotype. Because social media has
the potential to spread awareness and support for a cause
& mobilize thoughts and actions.

12. CONCLUSION
Gender stereotypes coincide with society’s
expectations. Males are presented as tough and
emotionless while females are portrayed as influential
and emotional. Although there are a few exceptions to
stereotypical behavior and image, the majority of
characters fit the molds. As research shows, media
effects on young people play a dramatic
Role in self esteem, emotional expression, career
options, and self acceptance. Stereotypes exist as
generalizations within a culture where they existed in
media or society first.