This book aims to examine the links between gender theory, educational practice and the role of social workers. Based on the study of the private and government schools in Delhi, it brings into light the construction of gender in a school setting and attempts to draw upon an understanding of the reinforcement of masculinity and femininity constructs within the overall school practices.

Analyzing the socio-economic background of teachers in elementary schools, it ascertains the relation between their socio-economic background and their constructs of gender, their beliefs regarding gender biases in school practices, and their level of awareness regarding the issues concerning the girl child and gender. The role of school social workers/counselors in the contemporary school setting has also been examined from the gender perspective.