Gender inequality is pervasive worldwide and remains entrenched at various levels from intimate private realm to the highest level of public arena. Although, past decades have seen change and progress, the change has been uneven, incremental and hugely inadequate. Underneath questions of persistent inequality, subordination and exclusion of women, is the question of power and the dynamics of power imbalances disfavouring women. It is the question of power, coupled with ideology and its modus operandi in multiple forms of patriarchy. At this significant juncture in history, when we are looking forward to the 2030 agenda visualizing the final blow to gender inequality globally, it is an opportune time to have a relook at the issues involved and measures undertaken, including achievements and failures, challenges and possibilities.