Masculinity and Gender Roles in Indian Society: A Sociological Analysis

Masculinity and Gender Roles in Indian Society

Introduction Masculinity and gender roles in Indian society have evolved through centuries of cultural traditions, religious teachings, colonial experiences, and modern socio-economic transformations. Masculinity, as a social construct, refers to the attributes, behaviors, and roles that a society considers appropriate for men. In India, these roles are deeply rooted in patriarchy, family structures, caste hierarchy, … Read more