Question
Sociology Question on Social Problems in India
In Begum Rokeya Sakhawat's book "Sultana's Dream," we find the following excerpt: "Where are the men?... we shut our men indoors... just as we are kept in the zenana." What do these lines describe?
A
Double standard imposed by male-dominated society
B
Comparison of work done by men and women in a male-dominated society
C
Reversal of roles of Gender
D
Challenging patriarchy
Answer
Reversal of roles of Gender
Explanation
Solution
The excerpt highlights a fictional reversal of traditional gender roles where men are confined to the home, mirroring the restrictions historically imposed on women.