ARTICLES IDC International Journal August – October 2022 Volume: 9 Issue: 4 ISSN: 2395 3365 (ONLINE) Page36 GENDER ROLE IN NURSING – AN OVERVIEW Ms. Harshna Richard Qadir*| Dr. Rajwant Kaur Randhawa** *Research Scholar, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India. & Assistant Professor, Amity College of Nursing, Amity University, Haryana, India. **Professor, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India. DOI: http://doi.org/10.47211/idcij.2022.v09i04.009 ABSTRACT A nurse is a nurse despite of whatever gender you are. Mostly people think that men cannot give care to anyone as they are not compassionate. 1 Good nursing care can only be given by females. But it’s not true. Nursing is a caring profession. You must be in touch with your own feelings and really like people. According to the General Social Survey, progressive attitudes towards gender roles has contributed to more men entering the nursing field. 2 There is also a demand for more male nurses in the healthcare field, as providers and patients alike become aware of the many benefits male-identifying nurses can provide. For instance, the presence of more male- identifying nurses can help ensure that male patients feel represented. And for certain sensitive procedures, patients might prefer a nurse of a certain sex, particularly for procedures such as inserting a catheter, using the bathroom or bedpan, or giving an enema. 3 The fact that most nurses are women is not necessarily an indication of “gender inequality.” It might just mean that men are less likel y to consider nursing as a career. ” It might just mean that men are less likely to consider nursing as a career. That is changing, though. Nursing is a comparatively stable career, and it pays decently (although by no means lavishly). It is also a rewarding job, which attracts men as well as women. Key Words: male identifying nurses, gender roles. ABOUT AUTHORS: Author, Ms. Harshna Richard Qadir is a Research Scholar at Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh & Assistant Professor at Amity college of Nursing, Amity University Haryana. Author, Dr. Rajwant Kaur Randhawa is Professor at Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India. She has vast experience in research field and published research papers in national and international journals.