Question

Statement I: Indian society has always been patriarchal in nature.

Statement II: One of the root causes of inequality in India is the patriarchal setup of the society.

Select the most appropriate option from among the following.

• A. Statement I is true, but Statement II is false.
• B. Statement I is false, but Statement II is true.
• C. Both the Statements are true.
• D. Both the Statements are false.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both the Statements are true.

Patriarchy is a social system in which men hold primary power, predominate in the roles of political leadership, moral authority, special privilege and control of the property. They also hold power in the domain of the family, as fatherly figures. Patriarchy can manifest itself in many aspects be it social, legal, political or economic. Indian society has always been patriarchal in nature. Regrettably, the norms of patriarchy has been normalised through social institutions. To achieve gender equality, we need to break gender-based stereotypes in India. Every child deserves to reach her or his full potential, but gender inequalities in their lives and in the lives of those who care for them hinder this reality.