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Research Paper | Arts and Humanities | Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026 | Pages: 615 - 617 | India
Understanding Gender Equality: Historical, Theoretical and Contemporary Perspectives
Abstract: Gender equality is widely recognized as a fundamental human right and a key foundation for sustainable development and social justice. Despite significant progress in education, legal rights, and health outcomes, gender inequality persists across many sectors including employment, political representation, and access to resources. Globally, women continue to experience wage disparities, limited leadership representation, and high levels of gender-based violence. Contemporary feminist scholarship highlights the importance of intersectionality, which explains how gender interacts with other social identities such as race, class, and sexuality to shape experiences of inequality. This study provides a comprehensive overview of gender equality by examining its historical evolution, theoretical frameworks, and contemporary challenges. Using secondary data from international organizations and scholarly literature, the study analyzes major indicators such as economic participation, political empowerment, and social well-being. The findings indicate that while significant progress has been made in education and health, substantial gaps remain in economic and political domains. Addressing gender inequality therefore requires integrated policy interventions, cultural transformation, and sustained global commitment.
Keywords: Gender equality, feminism, gender disparities, intersectionality, social inequality, women empowerment
How to Cite?: Ramakrishna Rao Pulletikurty, Gaddi Srikanth Reddy, "Understanding Gender Equality: Historical, Theoretical and Contemporary Perspectives", Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 615-617, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26305230134, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26305230134