Sociology of Gender

The book Sociology of Gender is an academic resource designed for undergraduate students pursuing Sociology in the fifth semester under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). It introduces gender as a vital sociological category examining how gender identities and roles are socially constructed institutionalized and sustained through cultural and structural systems.The book offers a comprehensive overview of key concepts theoretical approaches and contemporary debates in gender studies. It covers classical sociological perspectives various feminist theories and intersectional frameworks to illustrate how gender functions as a socially produced and power-laden system. Topics include gender socialization across institutions such as family education religion and media as well as the intersection of gender with caste class ethnicity and sexuality.Special emphasis is placed on patriarchy gender-based violence gender and work and representations of gender in media. The text also includes emerging discussions on queer and transgender identities with a focus on both Indian and global contexts to enable comparative understanding.Each chapter features learning objectives key terms and reflective questions to promote analytical thinking. This book serves as a foundational text for students and a valuable reference for educators and researchers in Sociology and Gender Studies.