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Male and Female Special Education Teachers' Perceptions of Gender Roles: A Comparative Analysis in the context of Nepal

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study aimed to compare the perspectives of male and female teachers regarding gender biasness. It focused on special education teachers in Kathmandu, Nepal and it was conducted through a quantitative method with survey design. 70 participants were chosen through convenience sampling method from seven special education schools. The survey instrument consisted of a Likert-scale type questionnaire consisting of 20 statements in 4 main areas i.e. biological, mental, and emotional-behavioral and teacher's role regarding gender issues. The results displayed that teachers are gender biased in three main areas which are: biological, mental and emotional-behavioral aspects of gender.

Source: Pragya Darshan प्रज्ञा दर्शन

DOI: 10.3126/pdmdj.v7i1.80772

Authors: Sharan Hari Shrestha, Smriti Rai

Institutions: Tribhuvan University, Changwon National University

Language: English

Topic: Gender, Sexuality, and Education

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Quality education, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4412161829

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