power, then surely male dominance in the household should be considered political. Why are we discussing things like household work in this textbook on Political Science? Is this politics? © Zuban These agitations demanded enhancing the political and legal status of women and improving their educational and career opportunities.
More radical women’s movements aimed at equality in personal and family life as well. These movements are called feminist movements. Political expression of gender division and political mobilisation Discuss all these perceptions of an ideal woman that prevail in our society. Do you agree with any of these?
If not, what is your image of an ideal woman? Feminist: A woman or a man who believes in equal rights and opportunities for women and men. © Zuban on this question helped to improve women’s role in public life. We now find women working as scientists, doctors, engineers, lawyers, managers and college and university teachers which were earlier not considered suitable for women.
In some parts of the world, for example in Scandinavian countries, such as Sweden, Norway and Finland, the Patriarchy: Literally, rule by father, this concept is used to refer to a system that values men more and gives them power over women. Activities Men Women Income generating work Household and related work Talking, Gossip No work/ Leisure Sleep, self-care, reading etc. Daily time use (hours: minutes) Source: Government of India, Time Use Survey , - .