The Role of Gender in Shaping Social Norms: Insights from Social Science Research

Authors

Dr. Rukhsana Zia School of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Management and Technology, Lahore Author

gender, social norms, social science research, gender roles, stereotypes, gender equality

The Role of Gender in Shaping Social Norms: Insights from Social Science

Research" delves into the complex interplay between gender dynamics and the

construction of social norms. Drawing from a comprehensive review of social science

research, this paper elucidates how gender operates as a fundamental organizing

principle in society, influencing the formation, perpetuation, and contestation of norms.

By exploring the ways in which gender intersects with factors such as culture, power, and

identity, it offers critical insights into the mechanisms through which social norms are

produced, maintained, and transformed. Through an interdisciplinary approach, this

paper contributes to a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between gender,

social norms, and human behavior, with implications for addressing issues of inequality

and social change