This document discusses gender and development. It defines gender as the socially constructed roles, behaviors and attributes assigned to men and women in a society. Development refers to qualitative changes that increase function and maturity. Several theories of gender development are presented, including social learning theory, cognitive development theory, and gender schema theory. Gender stereotypes are defined and examples are given. The concepts of gender equality, inequality, and power are explored. Examples of gender inequality such as freedom of marriage and discrimination in divorce rights are provided. The document concludes by noting the gap in education attainment between men and women in Bangladesh.