The term "hegemony" describes the supremacy of one group over another, frequently

underpinned by accepted standards and ideologies. Gender-wise, it has to do with unofficial

power dynamics in partnerships and how they are shaped by cultural standards that support
male hegemony. This idea is related to the construction of gender identities and home
settings, as well as any covert power dynamics that may exist there. Investigating these
dynamics contributes to our understanding of how gender hegemony functions in local,
regional, and global unequal relations.

Hegemony is the domination of one group over another, which is typically upheld by social
norms and cultural practices as opposed to physical force. Power is the capacity to direct or
affect how others behave, and it is intimately associated with hegemony. Signs are items or
symbols that convey meaning and have the ability to uphold or subvert power structures.
Gender is a social construct that includes the roles, actions, qualities, and behaviours that are
seen suitable for men and women in a particular community.

The interaction between these ideas is demonstrated by the way that cultural norms
(hegemony) influence how gender roles are understood, how gender is expressed through
cultural symbols (signs), and how power dynamics in society are either reinforced or
challenged. For example, media representations (signs) can reinforce traditional gender roles
(gender), supporting existing power structures (power) and maintaining the status quo
(hegemony).
Gender has frequently been a crucial axis of power relations throughout history. Power has
always been a key idea in understanding gender relations, according to feminist
interpretations. According to research, gender roles are cultural conventions that have
developed in response to certain historical circumstances and have a tendency to stick around
even after those circumstances have altered. This tenacity can have an impact on the creation
of states, imperialism, conflicts, and welfare states.

Historians, for instance, have examined the patriarchal foundations of modern India's
nationalism and colonial rule, emphasising the role that gender played in these power
structures.