An overview of the recent history of approaches to women and development;  The economics, political, educational, cultural and religious factors contributing to socially ascribed roles and attributed to masculinity and femininity.  The structure and dynamics of gender relations to the analysis of social organization and social progress; The forces that affect men and women’s ability to direct and benefit, dominance of household, community, national and international levels; Ramifying effects of men and women on major societal institutions such as family, the school, the church, the economy and society.