Gender Discrimination in Nepal (A Case Study In Tharu Community Of Bakdhuwa Vdc, Saptaridistrict)

Abstract

Gender is a socially prescribed role and responsibility influenced by the culture of the society. The Hindu cultural norms and values are ruled by Nepali socio-culture. Every household has patriarchal type of family system. Gender discrimination is a multi-dimension and complex problem. The cause of gender discrimination has also multiple linkages. The situation and the consequences of gender discrimination are also multi-faces. The worldwide effort through millennium development goal has already started. The social development factors such as, nature of mode of production,availability of resources, biological factors cultural value system, social system etc are responsible to generate the gender discrimination and other discrimination from one generation to another. Economic, social and technological backwards too are responsible for low status of women and existing gender discrimination.The number of female population in Nepal is slightly higher than males. However,females are deprived from the opportunities as well as facilities. Literacy rate off emale is low then males. Females are economically less active than males and the most females are involved in non-formal sector of economy. Most of the females are dominated by their husband and discriminated in different issues.Comparatively Tharu community is backward as they lack education, awareness and always face the problem of hand to mouth. The status of women in this community reveals a tragic profile. Female have low status in this society and they are deprived from various facilities and opportunities. They have low access to resources. There is gender discrimination which is persisting in our society deeply. Unenvolvement of women in the main stream of development, the goal of social justice, equity and sustainable development will be unfulfilled dream. Therefore, we should empower and emancipate the women to develop their status as well as the nation with proper policies and program.