Table 3 Major themes emerged from the primary data collection

Theme: 1 Perception of women regarding gender discrimination in society

a) Woman as a sexual object

b) Women as dependent beings

c) Women’s autonomy

d) Males as an identity for females

e) Child’s upbringing responsibility

f) Unrecognized contribution of women

g) Gender differences in daily activities

h) Deprivation of women’s rights

Theme 2: Perception of men regarding gender discrimination in society

a) Male Dominance

b) Preference of male child

c) Lack of communication among husband and wife

d) Men are protectors

Theme 3: Factors influencing gender discrimination.

a) Role of family head

b) Media influence