Anthropological Perspectives On Women And Men

NameInstructorCourseDateAnthropological Perspectives on Women and MenIntroductionThe gender concept began in the 1970s. It draws a demarcation line between biological differences as its use in informing complexes and behavior assigned as feminine or masculine. The reason for affirming gender differences was to show the mental and physical impacts of biological differences used in maintaining a patriarchal power system and making women believe that their place was only in domestic roles (Rosaldo and Lamphere 65). Evaluating gender in the modern world requires and understanding of society and cultures. The gender concept cuts across various disciplines ranging from anthropology, history and literary studies. It is an issue surrounded by sex difference, its consequences and manifestations. It has negatively impacted on societies due to the meanings embedded in it. The study seeks to evaluate theories that attempt to provide an explanation behind gender inequalities, gender differences as well as analyzing sex, gender, equality and their intersection with community and caste.Gender theories The two theories necessary in explaining the increasing gender inequalities and differences are; nature/culture and private/public approaches.Nature/CultureCulture refers to people’s way of life. Socialization of women and men vary from one culture to another. The society places different expectations on men