Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Social Movements

Question:

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions based on the passage:

There has been greater recognition that both men and women are constrained by dominant gender identities. For instance, men in patriarchal societies feel they must be strong and successful. It is not manly, to express oneself emotionally. A gender- just society would allow both men and women to be free. This, of course, rests on the idea that for true freedom to grow and develop, injustices of all kinds have to end. The idea of a gender-just society is based upon two important factors - educated women with multiple roles and improved sex ratio. The programme of the Government of India, Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana is an important effort in the actualization of a gender-just society.

What do men in patriarchal society usually feel?

Options:

Strong and successful

Equal to women

Underprivileged

Assume secondary role

Correct Answer:

Strong and successful

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Strong and successful

According to the passage, in patriarchal societies, men often feel societal pressure to be strong and successful and to avoid expressing emotions. This is part of the dominant gender identities that constrain both men and women.