SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF GENDER:COMPARISON OF GENDER STEREOTYPES AMONG BUREAUCRATS AND NON- BUREAUCRATS

Abstract

This study aims to highlight the comparative patterns of social construction of gender among bureaucrats and non-bureaucrats. For the purpose of this study purposive sample of 8 respondents including both male and females bureaucrats and non-bureaucrats was collected from Gujranwala and Lahore. The measures for collecting data included an indigenous

demographic information sheet and interview protocol related to gender roles, social construction of gender and managerial performance. The collected data was analyzed through Nvivo version11 and analysis reveals that there are diverse perceptions regarding male and female stereotyping among bureaucrats and non-bureaucrats as different kind of social environment lead to the modification of stereotypes. The research is a contribution to gender studies specifically in context of Pakistani society. There are very few studies available and empirical data aboutgender construction is scanty, so study provides an impetus for future research. It is suggested for future researches to explore the phenomenon of at larger scale including more respondents and other dimension by keeping in view the socio-economic factors and policies of government regarding elimination of gender discrimination in Pakistan.