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04. Gender Equality

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Chapter: 04. Gender Equality

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Workout A. Write T for true and F for false.

Only boys can climb trees.

Girls must stay indoors and look after the house.

Both girls and boys can do all kinds of jobs.

Boys who cry are weak.

Girls look after their younger siblings better than boys.

Girls and boys have equal intelligence.

Boys are smarter than girls.

Girls who play football are tomboys.

B. Tick the things that only girls can do.

(Based on the chapter’s theme of gender equality, none of these should be exclusively for girls.)

1. wear a frock * (This is not exclusive to girls; anyone can wear a frock.) 2. play kabaddi * (Both boys and girls can play kabaddi.) 3. (Be a doctor, referring to the image of a lady doctor) * (Both men and women can be doctors.) 4. fly an aeroplane * (Both men and women can fly aeroplanes.) 5. cook food * (Both men and women can cook food.)

C. Fill in the blanks.

We must learn to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ each other.

respect

Girls and boys must be treated _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

equally

Men and women can follow the same _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

careers

In many modern homes, men and boys help with the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

chores

D. Answer these questions orally. 1. How are people treated around the world? * People around the world are often treated differently and sometimes unfairly, depending upon the group that they belong to. 2. What is a co-educational school? * A co-educational school is a school where both boys and girls study together. 3. What is meant by equal opportunities? * Equal opportunities mean that both boys and girls are given the same chances to study, play, participate in events, and pursue careers without discrimination. 4. How should both boys and girls treat each other? * Both boys and girls should treat each other with respect and courtesy.

E. Answer these questions. 1. List the things that both boys and girls can do in school. * Both boys and girls can study the same subjects, play the same games, and take part in the same competitions, quizzes, and debates in school. 2. Write the names of four careers both men and women can follow. * Both men and women can follow careers such as doctors, engineers, scientists, and astronauts. 3. What are gender roles? * Gender roles are the expected ways boys and girls are supposed to behave, dress, speak, and act, which are often different for males and females. For example, girls are expected to be caring and gentle, while boys are expected to be strong. 4. How can boys help their parents at home? * Boys can help their parents at home by sharing household chores and looking after children.

Think Box The teacher told Rajveer that he looked confident, so he would make a good leader. She also told Rajni that she is caring, and hence, she would look after children well. Do you think this observation is correct? Give reasons for your answer.

This observation is not entirely correct because it reinforces gender stereotypes. Leadership is not exclusive to boys, and caring is not exclusive to girls. Both boys and girls can possess qualities like confidence and caring, and both can be good leaders or caregivers. Abilities should be recognized based on individual merit, not on gendered expectations.

Picture Study

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What professions do you see in the pictures?

The professions seen in the pictures are military personnel (soldiers) and an Indian Air Force officer.

Find out the name of a famous lady police officer. Why is she famous?

One famous lady police officer is Kiran Bedi. She is famous for being the first woman to join the Indian Police Service (IPS) and for her notable work in prison reforms and social activism.

Life Skills and Values Do you think that both boys and girls can do the same kind of work? Talk about this in class.

Yes, both boys and girls can do the same kind of work. The chapter clearly states that gender roles are changing, and both men and women now share household chores and pursue diverse careers such as doctors, engineers, scientists, and athletes, demonstrating that professional and domestic abilities are not limited by gender.

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