Women all over the world play a very crucial role in the development of the country and management of their families. Women constitute, roughly half of the total population but the society does not always permit equal status to women with men. It is alleged that in most cases women are exploited by men in various ways. Gender inequality exists in most parts of the world though gender injustice can vary from one region to another and also from one period to the next. Discrimination against women in the development process is significantly observed not only in the rich countries but also in developing and underdeveloped countries of the world. There are many faces of gender inequality in India and the rest of the world. Gender gap exists regarding access to education, employment, household decision-making power, financial autonomy, political participation and freedom of movement etc. Mortality inequality has been observed in many parts of the world and women received less attention, health care and nutrition than man do. As a result of this gender bias, the mortality rates of female exceed males. During the last century, according to the Census data, the number of females per thousand males declined sharply in India. Natality inequality has also been observed and sex-selective abortion has become common in India and many other countries. Basic facility inequality is also observed in many counties. In many countries in Asia and Africa, girls receive less opportunity of schooling and basic facilities than boys do. The gender bias in higher education, employment, promotion in work, occupation can also be observed in many countries. Besides, the ownership inequality has existed in most parts of the world. By the middle of the last century, the concept of women