UNDERSTANDING MASCULINE SOCIALIZATION: PATRIARCHAL APPROACH AND UNFOLDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN RURAL SINDH, PAKISTAN

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to explore experiences of men regarding masculinity, hegemonic and hyper masculinity that how these approaches influence domestic violence in rural settings of Sindh Pakistan. Male baby preferences in socialization since birth to everyday life is not a new concept, rather than the concept of hyper masculinity and preferences to male baby in gender roles like socioeconomics, legal and religious through socialization by the parents through different means of traditions, culture, social and religious claim has contributed and augmented the male dominant culture in Sindh Pakistan. However, masculinity and preference to male baby has critically affected lives of women and shaped masculine gendered roles, which have been a great deal of influence on domestic violence. Besides, concept and prevalence of masculinity and gender preference has widened the gap of gender inequality between men and women. This research study is qualitative by its design, in which [N=12 males] participants, ranged from (18-65-years) were chosen from locale District Dadu Sindh, Pakistan. Multi-layer sampling like purposive and snowball were employed during data collection to approach participants. Close by can be many factors leading to domestic violence yet, masculine socialization, masculinity in gender relation approach has led a path to domestic violence in rural sindh Pakistan.