Gender Inequality in Children: A Study of Kharia Village (Hisar)

Balwan  Singh

Balwan Singh Associate professor, Department of Geography, Government PG College, Hisar

Keywords: Gender, Inequality, Son and Daughters, Education, Health

Abstract

The present study is an attempt to show the trends and pattern of gender inequality among children on village level. The select village of Kharia located in the Hisar district of Haryana has exhibited improving and positive signs towards closing the gender gap. The evidences seem to be compelling but infact this is not real. In many cases during the survey, respondents were not very open about their opinions and also chose to be silent. This has been the case especially with women. The study area is mostly rural where age old customs and social stereotypes continue to have very strong hold. However, with time the awareness level has increased and today, the residents especially belonging to middle aged and young age groups are more open and encompassing of new ideas and a new way of life. The change has also been very prominent among males that are now willing to provide the best facilities and education to their children irrespective of gender. But, the limited financial resources are still a big friction and in many cases the result ends up in the girl child bearing the brunt.

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