A Descriptive Literature Review: Scrutinizing Gender Sensitisation In Education  Sector

Dr. Divya Kalra; Dr. Madhavi Sharma; Dr. Bushra Sumaiya; Dr. Manita Devi; Dr. Shagufta Nazneen Ansari

A Descriptive Literature Review: Scrutinizing Gender Sensitisation In Education Sector

Dr. Divya Kalra, Dr. Madhavi Sharma, Dr. Bushra Sumaiya, Dr. Manita Devi, Dr. Shagufta Nazneen Ansari

Abstract

Gender sensitisation is modifying the behaviour of the individual towards the genders. It is a powerful tool to change the thought process of the individual by breaking the stereotype and patriarchal notions of the society. Education system plays a cardinal role in elimination of gender inequality. It has a potential to change and transform the society by building a positive gender equity ideology. It’s a high time to reshape the ideology bycultivating a strong, rational and progressive society towards the genders to have a gender equitable environment.This paper sheds the light on the factors that stimulates gender sensitivity in schools. Researcher has identified four aspects of gender sensitisation such as, School Infrastructure and Management, Classroom Practices, Instructional Material and Gender Based Violence.

Keywords

Education, School, Gender Discrimination, Gender Sensitisation.

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