PJB-2025-189
Cultural Norms as Determinants of Gender Role Perceptions in Pakistan
Dr. Shama Mushtaq
Abstract
The extrinsic influences impacting young girls' perceptions of gender roles are looked at in this study. Physically, men tend to be stronger than women. The traditional role of women was to remain at home and tend to the household, while men earned a living outside the home. However, only social perception serves to highlight the behavioural distinction between men and women. This impression of the behavioural variations has led to hurdles, unfair treatment, and discrimination against women and men. The main Objective of the present study is to Relation between extrinsic factors effecting the adolescent girls’ perception about gender roles. To conduct the study a total of one hundred and twenty (n=120) females were selected randomly from four different schools of Southern Punjab. For the participation in this research, the proper questionnaire was prepared for the selection of one hundred and twenty (n=120) adolescent girls. Each questionnaire consists of further questions which was prepared on the basis to find out the effect of socio-economic factors, family member influence and norms and values effect on adolescents’ perception about gender roles among them. Data was analysed by Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) and the obtained results stated that age and education significantly influence gender role perceptions. older individuals and those with lower education levels are more important factors that influence the perception of gender roles in girls. Most respondents believe that family members influence their gender role perceptions. This belief is associated with more consistent perceptions of gender roles. It has also been concluded that norms and values of society also influence perception of gender roles.
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