We Are Equal Chapter Notes | Social Studies Class 3 ICSE PDF Download

Introduction

This chapter teaches us that everyone is the same, even if we look different or like different things. Boys and girls, men and women, all are equal. We learn that we can do the same work, play the same games, and follow our dreams, no matter if we are a boy or a girl. The chapter tells us how things have changed over time, and now everyone gets the same chances to study, work, and be happy.

Similarities and Differences

• In your class, everyone is in Class 3, but you may like different things.
• In your family, everyone may look different and have different hobbies, interests, and jobs.
• Even though you are different, you all love each other in your family.
• In our country, people may be different in how they eat, dress, or speak.
• Some of us may be boys, and some may be girls, but we are all the same because we are human beings.

Understanding Gender

• A peacock and a peahen look different because a peacock is a male, and a peahen is a female.
• We use the words male and female to talk about gender.
• Gender means if someone is a boy or a girl, a man or a woman.
• The way boys and girls look different helps us know their gender.
• A father is a male, and a mother is a female.
• A grandfather is a male, and a grandmother is a female.
• Boys and girls, men and women, do the same or different work based on what they like or need.
• Everyone should feel comfortable doing the work they choose.
• Whether we are boys or girls, we are all human beings and equal.
• No one is better or worse than the other.
• We all work and live based on what we like and what we are good at.

Changes in the Gender Roles

• Long ago, in most homes, mothers did all the household chores, and fathers worked outside to earn money.
• Now, in many homes, both parents do household chores and work outside to earn money.
• Household chores are not called "mother's work" anymore.
• Work outside is not called "father's work" anymore.
• Both parents share the chores and tasks between them.
• Long ago, people thought females were weaker than males and could not do some jobs.
• Some games were called "girl's games" and some were called "boy's games."
• Now, boys and girls can choose any work or play any game they like.
• Gender does not stop anyone from reaching their goals.
• If someone works hard and is dedicated, they can achieve success.
• Now, both girls and boys need the same amount of food and exercise to be healthy and strong.

Both Can Do Same Work

Some women and men have shown that gender does not stop anyone from achieving their goals:

• In sports, Sachin Tendulkar is a great cricket player, and Mithali Raj is the captain of the women's cricket team.
• Leander Paes and Sania Mirza are great tennis players.
• Mary Kom is a great boxer, and Vijender Singh is also a great boxer.
• Viswanathan Anand, Koneru Humpy, and Tania Sachdev are great chess players.
• Long ago, women were not seen as police officers or firefighters.
• Now, women work as police officers and firefighters in uniform services.
• Kiran Bedi was the first woman to join the Indian Police Service in the 1970s.
• In 2002, Harshini Kanhekar became the first female firefighter.
• In 2018, Avani Chaturvedi, Mohana Singh, and Bhawana Kanth became the first women fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force.
• Long ago, cooking food was thought to be women's work.
• Now, chefs like Sanjeev Kapoor and Vikas Khanna have changed this idea and are successful in this field.
• Women also worked as nurses in hospitals long ago.
• Now, men also work as nurses in many cities in India.

These examples show that it is not about gender but about interest and hard work to be successful in any profession.

Equal Opportunities

• Kids are eager to learn new things.
• What kids can do should not depend on whether they are a boy or a girl.
• Everyone should get the same chances to learn and grow.
• Kids should be given equal opportunities to study and explore all fields.
• Kids should be helped to make choices and work towards success.
• Gender should not stop anyone from following their dreams.
• It is the person's abilities that help them reach new heights.

Points To Remember

• Gender does not stop a person from achieving any goal.
• What a person can do is the main factor that helps them reach a position of importance.
• Girls and boys are equally capable and good at doing any type of work.
• Every child should get equal chances to learn and be exposed to different fields.
• This will help them to be responsible and work hard to achieve success.

Glossary

• Physical structure: Body form
• Chore: Work that needs to be done every day
• Dedicated: Keen; devoted
• Sincere: Work honestly; whole-hearted
• Exposure: Make familiar
• Strive: Make effort