Gender, School and Society (English) : Course Code (XIII)

Author: Dr. Sanjeev Sharma

Dr. Sanjeev Sharma has written this English edition for the B.Ed Core Course: Gender, School and Society (GSS), a compulsory subject in the 4nd Semester of NCTE-approved B.Ed programs. Many universities also offer it under similar names like Gender Issues in Education, Gender and Schooling, or Education and Social Equity, all aligned with the NCTE framework.

The book helps future teachers understand how gender roles, stereotypes, social expectations, and cultural norms shape the experiences of children both inside and outside school. It explains how schools often reflect social biases and how teachers can play a transformative role in promoting equality.

Following the official B.Ed Gender, School and Society syllabus, the book covers:

• Meaning of gender, sex, gender identity & gender roles

• Social construction of gender and how stereotypes develop

• Gender discrimination in family, society, media, and school

• Role of school, curriculum, textbooks, and teachers in shaping gender attitudes

• Impact of patriarchy, caste, class, religion, and culture on gender inequality

• Policies and laws related to gender equality (RTE, POSH, etc.)

• Creating gender-sensitive classrooms and inclusive learning environments

• Role of teachers in breaking stereotypes and promoting equity

The book also includes real-life case studies, examples, and reflection exercises to help student-teachers identify hidden biases and develop progressive, inclusive mindsets.

This book is widely used in the following B.Ed subjects:

• Gender, School and Society (GSS) – 4nd Semester Core Course

• Gender Issues in Education – Foundation course

• Education and Social Equality modules

• Workshops on inclusion, diversity, and classroom sensitivity

Overall, this book is essential for building teachers who understand social realities and can create safe, equal, and respectful learning spaces, making it a key text for the Gender, School and Society course in English medium.