Unveiling the Gender Discrimination: A Critical Analysis of Parental Treatment towards Sons and Daughters

Abstract

The major purpose of the study was to unveil gender discrimination between sons and daughters. The quantitative research method was used to unveil the gender discrimination between son and daughter and its impacts on the goals development of the daughter. The Social Context Questionnaire was adopted as a measure of gender discrimination. By using a convenient sampling technique, responses were obtained from 220 female students. The study revealed that most participants agreed that their families expected to surrender property rights to their brothers. A chi-square test was used to determine whether there was a statistically significant correlation between the type of community and the property rights of daughters. The research found that there is no significant association. Similarly, the study demonstrated that larger parts of the respondents disagreed with the statement that parents treat sons and daughters equally. The study revealed that there is no significant relationship between gender discrimination and parental treatment. Likewise, respondents believed that parents prefer sons for employment over daughters. The study found a significant association between gender discrimination and parental restrictions for jobs. The chi-square value, which is ᵪ2 = 39.178, and the corresponding p-value of the test statistic is p = 0.001. Since the P-value is less than our chosen significance level and gamma value (γ) of = .295, it means the positive and moderate relationship between gender discrimination and parental restrictions for jobs. In this regard, the research suggests that awareness campaigns should be launched through seminars, workshops, and community awareness programs. Open discussions should be encouraged to challenge gender stereotypes and raise awareness about gender equality. Moreover, it is essential to challenge harmful traditions inciting gender discrimination through legal reforms.