PLANNING A FAMILY IN THE CONTEXT OF GENDER DISCRIMINATION
It is quite plain to say that all human beings are just human. The humanity we share at every level of existence is not exclusively decided by the physiological or psychological characteristic features we inherently possess, though they certainly qualify anybody’s being and becoming a human. While...
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| Language: | English |
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Dharmaram College
2004
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Journal of Dharma
Year: 2004, Volume: 29, Issue: 2, Pages: 231-260 |
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Healthy Family to Overcome Gender Discrimination
B Role of Religion and Politics in Perpetuating Gender Discrimination B Gender Discrimination: A Colossal Mistake in Human History B Planning a Family for Better Gender Relationships B Philosophical Critique |
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| Summary: | It is quite plain to say that all human beings are just human. The humanity we share at every level of existence is not exclusively decided by the physiological or psychological characteristic features we inherently possess, though they certainly qualify anybody’s being and becoming a human. While each individual is unique in creation and upbringing, it is all the more so with one of the fundamental physiological differences in terms of sexual identity.When pushed to the extremes, these identities, though fundamental to everyone, assume a negative dimension in the life of the individual as well as the society. The conscious and unconscious processes of converting the physical and psychological differences in defining the social identity of these persons result in a very strict demarcation of their roles, whether it is within a microcosmic family or in the macrocosmic society. Most of these being categorized under "gender difference,"[2] they are considered to be essential in our present social framework, and are not only the reflection of an inherent physical distinction, but also that which is imposed upon us by society and environment over a long period of time. Our realization of this fact calls us to understand and reassess the actual situation and, thus, to pave the way for a conscious and concerted effort to evolve an action plan in view of creating a healthy society consisting of healthy individual persons. |
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| ISSN: | 0253-7222 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of Dharma
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