The document discusses gender in English grammar and Indian society. It notes that in English, nouns and pronouns are categorized as masculine, feminine, or neutral. It then lists examples of masculine and feminine terms for family members. The document also discusses differences in how males and females communicate, with males focusing on information sharing and problem solving while females aim to build relationships. It outlines issues in Indian society such as early marriage, dowry demands, male dominance, and lack of freedom and education for women.

1. A PRESENTATION by
AMANINDER SANDHU
@ammesandhu

2. In English ,Noun and Pronouns fall
into three grammatical groups
 Masculine: man , husband, he
 Feminine :woman ,wife, she
 Neuter : child ,bird ,it

3. MASCULINE :NOUN DENOTING
MALE GENDER
FEMININE :NOUN DENOTING
FEMALE GENDER
COMMON:NOUN DENOTING
EITHER MALE OR FEMALE GENDER

6. The male or female version of
some words are different
 MALE
 BOY
 BROTHER
 MAN
 FATHER
 UNCLE
 HUSBAND
 SON
 GRANDFATHER
 FEMALE
 GIRL
 SISTER
 MOTHER
 AUNT
 WIFE
 NIECE
 GRANDMOTHER

7. Difference with Communication
 Female
 Women like to have more
intimacy in a conversation
and enjoy feeling connected
to the person they are
speaking to
 Women don’t try to be the
superior one in a
conversation
 Women communicate to
build relationships
 Male
 men like to give information
in a conversation while
remaining independent of
the other person
 Men are comfortable telling
others what to do and enjoy
appearing “superior”
 Men communicate to share
information ,solve problems

8. ARE YOU MALE OR FEMALE?
 200 personality a biological answer based on a person
‘s chromosomes, hormones ,and sexual anatomical
structure.

9. MAJOR ISSUESWHICH ARE COMMONLY
PREVALENT AN INDIAN SOCIETY
 Early Marriage : in many parts of India ,still male
dominance prevails .the young children even before
the stage of maturity and married.
 Differences in age: in some communities ,ethnic
groups and castes , the age of male partner is more
than the female.
 Male dominance: There is gender based
discrimination and dominance. It can be caused due to
poverty ,ignorance , disability.

10.  Dowry: the demand of dowry is put by the parents of
the boy .the demand may not be restricted to
household utilities rather to unprecedented demands
beyond the capacity of the parents of the girls.

11.  Aggressive in nature :male partner is generally
aggressive and dominant by its nature which fails to
allow the male partner in participating and taking
decision in family matters.
Competitive and Outgoing : being competitive
and outgoing by nature ,the male member though
contributes positively yet in personal relation he is
assertive.

12. ISSUES OF FEMININITY
 Restricted freedom : women are not allowed to avail
much freedom in society .The inflow of foreign
invaders affecting the safety of women.
 Underestimation of women Capacity:
underestimation of women’s capacity and capability
lead to internal negative self –perception and doubt of
their abilities that may be on offer , an active
encouragement and support is needed to challenge
internalized social norms and thus move to resolve
that issues.

13.  Lack of family health provider :comparatively there
is shortage of family health providers to look into
women’s special needs .
 Right to education :though governments have made
provision under the constitution yet a large no. of
children . and those who are in the school ,they fail to
get proper facilities of toilets ,transport ,health
checkup , and medical facilities .

15. A Presentation by : Amaninder Sandhu