Women's perception on gender discrimination ( A case study of Gaindakot Adarsha VDC, Nawalparasi District)

Abstract

Gender discrimination is one of the major drawbacks in Nepalese culture. It describes the absence of obvious or hidden disparities among individuals based on gender. Disparities can include the discrimination in terms of opportunities, resources, services, benefits, decision-making power and influence. Males enjoy a privileged status from their birth whereas females are often ignored and/or are isolated from social interactions. They are not granted the same opportunities in education, and other basic rights are often overlooked. when a woman gives birth to a son, he is well cared for and is highly regarded by his family and society.

The present study has focused on perception on Gender Discrimination. A case study of Gaindakot Aadarsha VDC in Nawalparasi Districts. This study was conducted from December 2013 to June 2014. This study was mainly limited on household's survey of Gaindakot Aadarsha VDC. A total female 4776 out of 150 female of the Age 25 above was selected with random sampling methods. The survey was mainly conducted on local people. The study was mainly based on qualitative and quantitative research approach. This study is designed to meet the main objective of exploring women's self perception on gender discrimination .The specific objectives of the study include to identify the socio demographic status of the Respondents, to assess women's opinion on discrimination in social, economic and political opportunities, to explore women's perception on consequences of gender discrimination. This study emphasis the data analysis both qualitative and quantities methods. This study therefore is descriptive and exploratory nature. Descriptive statistics concludes that women suffer from discrimination on the cultural, economic and political grounds. Discrimination in educational opportunities is the most common faced by women. The eco-effect of discrimination in education is never ending and also transfers to generations. For example, women with educated mothers are less likely to suffer discrimination in education. Most of the women believe violence against is the by-product of male dominated social structure, culture/tradition and low profile of women. Meanwhile, may be because of inadequate counseling and awareness, a large proportion of women are reluctant to disclose the discriminatory practices due to fear of reputation and social restriction. But convincing and interesting, a large proportion would seek legal treatment in case of any discrimination in the future.

To support polices and programmes addressing women empowerment, a quiet large proportion of women are optimistic for elimination of gender discrimination. They believe enhancement of education facilities is key to reduce discrimination against women for which women themselves and state should be responsible. Meanwhile a large majority of women are unsatisfied with the state's roles at present.