Gender equality: A catalyst for global sustainable future

Title

Gender equality: A catalyst for global sustainable future

Creator

Joseph, Jipson; Pandey, Ananya

Description

The paradox between inborn sexual identity and socially constructed gender identity existed throughout history. Unfortunately, gender identity got predominance over sexual identity in the context of patriarchy and religious beliefs. Even when all religions affirm the equality of both sexes, they demand the subordination of women. This continues to exist even in modern society. From the 19th century onwards, there were various efforts to address gender disparity that took place under the initiatives of feminism, human rights and women's rights movements. The United Nations in the second half of the 20th century advanced many attempts for the realization of gender equality. However, the present data shows that it will still take another 131 years to achieve gender equality. In this perspective, the chapter critically examines the attempts for gender equality and proposes certain policy changes and essential requirements for its true realization in view of sustainable future. 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

Source

Social System Reforms to Achieve Global Sustainability;pp.101-125

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Joseph J., Christ University, India; Pandey A., Christ University, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 979-833731282-8; 979-833731280-4;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-1280-4.ch005

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