GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

'Unconscious biases in parenting continue to shape gendered experiences in India.' Do you agree with this view? Discuss.

Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025

Family, Society and Education Human Values Dimensions of Ethics

Syllabus: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships. Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

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A R RajahAIR 7 · CSE 2025 · 117 wordsTheir whole copy

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The mind of a child is a 'tabula rasa' or a 'blank slate' strongly influenced by parenting, shaping the various gender biases.

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The mind of a child is a 'tabula rasa' or a 'blank slate' strongly influenced by parenting, shaping the various gender biases.

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Unconscious Biases (1) Involuntary thoughts (2) Translated to actions (3) Heavy influence on child behaviours (4) Unethical parenting

Bias shaping gendered experience

(1) Household chore - segregated based on gender. → Boys are involved in buying → Girls are involved in chores like cleaning.

(2) Even colour coding of gender differences.

Eg :- Pink → girls Blue → Boys (3) There are also variations in punishments given. Eg :- girls are not treated with corporal punishments. (4) The thought process of the child is moulded. Eg :- Abusing wives in front of children. (5) Emotional intelligence is stunted. Eg :- Boys scolded for crying.

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However other factors to shape gender experiences (1) Societal based gendered discrimination. (2) Influence of media Eg :- 'Animal' Movie (3) Entrenchment of Patriarchy in all sectors.

Thus, parenting style should include inculcating gender-neutral value systems.

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Eg :- Boys scolded for crying. Thus, parenting style should include inculcating gender-neutral value systems.

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