📚 Chapter 4: Growing Up as Boys and Girls from Class 7 Civics explores how gender roles are shaped by society and how they influence our daily lives. Here's a full analysis based on the NCERT foundation, perfect for UPSC and CBSE prep: 🔍 Key Themes Covered Gender as a Social Construct: The chapter emphasizes that gender roles are not biologically fixed but are shaped by societal expectations. Case Studies: Samoa (1920s) – Boys and girls had different responsibilities, showing how childhood experiences vary across cultures. Madhya Pradesh (1960s) – Highlights how boys were encouraged to play outdoors while girls were expected to help at home. Valuing Housework: Challenges the notion that domestic work is less important and shows how it’s often undervalued when done by women. Lives of Domestic Workers: Sheds light on the struggles faced by women in informal sectors and the lack of recognition for their labor. Work and Equality: Discusses how gender affects access to education, employment, and opportunities. 🎓 Why It Matters for UPSC/CBSE Builds foundational understanding of Indian federalism. Helps in grasping real-world governance mechanisms. Useful for civics-based questions in CBSE exams and GS Paper II in UPSC. 📌 Subscribe to Youth Academy for clear, conceptual lessons to build your foundation the right way. Let’s make polity simple and impactful! #UPSCPreparation #StateGovernment #Class7Polity #NCERTPolity #UPSCFoundation #CBSEClass7 #PoliticalScience #LegislativeAssembly #MLAExplained #ChiefMinisterRole #IndianPolity