Gender Equality And Its Effects On Society

Many people are often misinformed or given bad first impressions of feminism. However, feminism is equal rights for all people of different race, sex, gender, and sexuality. Many of the people that give feminism a bad name, include a self-proclaimed feminist that is running for presidency, and meninists who are satirical equal rights activists. In reality, feminism is pro-gender equality and opportunities for all types of people.

Recent accounts of a crisis of masculinity should matter, despite the fact that male privileges have permeated all aspects of society. This report discusses the various elements that are associated with gender preference across different ethnic groups as well as provide insight to the conceptuality of gender as a topic of discussion permeating the essence of masculinity. Additionally, the report supplies an understanding of how theorizing on gender has overlapped the common management theory applied by organizations across the globe. This will help in understanding the different ways in which the theorization of gender diverges from mainstream management theories. The report will also focus on the concept of equality and the measure being taken in order to implement equal opportunities. Through an effectively written report, it is possible that this writing will provide a critical analysis of the core question. The report revolves around the ideologies supporting whether the recent incidences of an attack on masculinity really matters. Identifying the key issues involved and comparing them with the known fact that males are given precedence over females will allow the opportunity to lay this matter to rest. Finally, a different understanding of the main topic by occasionally providing insight on the alternate will be included by the inclusion of evidence of whether it might also not matter if masculinity is under attack.

Throughout the past few decades, the gender inequality discourse have became a dominant feature of international, national and local policy debate on the subject of economic development. This policy concern has emerged as an area of scholarly research which seeks to show that improving gender equity leads to economic growth.

A social issue that continues to occur today is women fighting for gender inequality. Women have unequal rights from men at work, public affairs, in their homes, as well as many other places. I selected the black and white photograph because it conveys that in that specific moment women are protesting for equal rights, which symbolizes feminism. Furthermore, the photograph in color also incorporates with the social issue because it symbolizes that Beyoncé is a feminist and gives women empowerment and strength to continue to fight for their equal rights. I also chose this image because she posed for the photograph. Additionally, it is a recreation of Rosie the Riveter, which was an image used to promote feminism. The colored, and black and white photographs are compared and contrasted by texture, light, line, color, shape, balance, and depth of field, to incorporate with the social issue of women’s rights.

For centuries issue of gender equality continues to be predominant in today’s society due to the prolonged gap between male and female opportunities. I personally believe gender is major equality right that all human being is entitled to despite their background such as ethnicity, race, religion, and sexuality. In all cases, women and men are equal because they both play an important role in society. Many people believe that feminism is the belief that women should share the same equal amount of rights as men. Stereotypically, women play a domestic role in a relationship. On the other hand, men are out in the working world making money. However, gender roles in society are constantly changing. Change constantly occurs because women no longer want to be dependent on men for their basic needs. Also, the biggest influence against women equal rights is the media. The media portrays females as dependent and uneducated. Despite it all, as time goes by females are more acknowledge.

Which role would you prefer to have in a marriage? Would you rather have the stereotypical role of a male or female? Or would you rather contribute both roles equally? Gender plays a significant role in today’s society. Compared to fifty years ago, we have come a long way in gender equality. Yet some are still faced with the difficulties of differentiating between what a women’s role in a marriage should be and a man’s role. When you really think about it, what should be the gender roles for men and women in a marriage? Some examples of deciding which person takes on what role in a marriage are household chores, financial decisions, and raising children.

Is it fair to pay a woman less that performs the same duties as a man in the workplace? No. Does equality in the workplace have better results for our overall country’s economic performance? Yes. Reaching gender equality is essential for work relations and work performance due to fairness. We all perform more efficiently at work when we feel we are being treated fairly. Equality is attained when we all are put in a position to have access to the same opportunities and receive the same recognition within our work environment. The objective of this equality is to reach equal pay for the same jobs performed by men and women. It is a fact that more women register and graduate from college than men, but still, men with the same education level and experience as women are paid more and receive better opportunities. According to the Congressional Digest, “Gains have been made in some areas, research by GAO and others has shown that women's average pay has been, and remains, lower than that of men” (2014, p.1). Considering education levels, women with graduate degrees earn just 69.1% of what men with graduate degrees earn, and those with bachelor degrees earn 71.4 % of men’s salaries. These facts inform us that women have to reach for more educational qualifications just to attain the same job pay as men. Workplace equality for men and women is an unresolved and a hot topic that impacts the workforce. Men and women should receive the same fairness in the workplace, such as equal pay

It would be ideal if men and women were considered equal, however this is not the case. There are strict gender, social ideas that are based on the sex of an individual (Conley: 279),  norms that have been implemented into our lives since we were little which impact the way the majority of people handle day to day situations. For example, in the early to middle 1900s, society was based on a patriarchy or "subordination of femininity to masculinity" (Conley: 288). In the 1950s, sociologist Talcott Parsons developed the sex role theory which stated that a nuclear family what the ideal set-up for producing workers (Conley: 289). However, this system created the idea that women were supposed to stay home and tend to the household needs. Because of this, women were not considered equip to handling a job which underestimated the ability of women as a whole.

Title IX was passed by congress in 1972. When discussing Title IX, most people will refer to gender equality in athletics and sports. Although this does apply to state funded athletics and sports, this is only one of the ten areas that are addressed by the law. The following ten key areas fall under the amendment: Access to higher education, athletics, career education, education for pregnant and parenting students, employment, learning environment, math and science, sexual harassment, standardized testing, and technology. The intent of the law is to allow for gender equality across the board by prohibiting any discrimination on the basis of sex. Prior to the law being passed, women in the 1970’s were excluded from many opportunities. Colleges and universities set a quota for the admission of women and access to scholarships. They needed earlier curfews, denied tenure, and had more restrictive rules overall. The response to these concerns was the development of Title IX.

Gender equality is a subject that has seen much debate and interest in the turn of the century. Many women suffrage have fought for sameness treatment but it seems like they are yet able to achieve that. There are a lot of questions that comes in mind when equality is display and this scrapbook seems to question ways women were greeted years ago.. This scrapbook was produce at the time where women were advocating for women suffrage but it looks like they haven’t won it yet. Since one of the feather has the caption “all we want is the ballot”, this means women are seeking the chance to be part of politic. When it comes to Who the author is, it is most likely that is a female because the author uses “we”, which point out that she is speaking about herself and other women. although the scrapbook is portrait in a humour form, the hat represent the voice of women and raises questions that need answers.

Malala Yousafzai once said, “When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.” Imagine being told that you can not get the new iPhone but your friend can. This is like the same for women who want to go to school but are not allowed to. In many situations, women are restricted to certain opportunities. Whether it may be through political aspects or job opportunities. In many countries women are not allowed to go to school. This being said, gender equality is an issue that our world has been facing for many years. Women need to have the same equal rights of going to school because education is the foundation of human lives. If women do not get the proper education, more than half our world would be in poverty, have more child marriages, and have poor health care .

Gender inequality is the preference or favoritism against an individual completely or even halfway because of their gender. This belief system begins from the socially built traditions as to who belongs where in the family and workforce since the old days. Now as possible as it is that people of all genders are vulnerable to it, in the present society, it is evident that a man is preferred over a woman to take lead or handle the situation with poise, strength, and vigor. It can be seen almost every situation where men are treated as the main or head within a group of people and women are slighted over almost unwittingly. This unequal treatment can be seen in different social conditions and places like learning establishments, colleges, holy places, workspaces, recreations, and occasions to give some examples.

Currently, 63 percent of female college students identify as feminist (Zimmerman). Despite the growing popularity of this term, society is oblivious to what feminism truly is. Many people have a negative connotation of feminists, and would never consider themselves to be one because they don’t know that feminism is the belief that men and women should have equal rights.  Additionally, society has become brainwashed to the sexism both men and women face on a day to day basis. Therefore, feminist beliefs should be integrated into each man and woman’s life because gender inequality negatively affects all members of society.

Our American Society has a pattern of gender stratification. There is an unequal distribution of wealth, power, and privilege between men and women. Gender has been a means of categorization for constructing a hierarchy throughout American history. Gender affects the opportunities and constraints we face throughout our lives. An important pattern of inequality that exists on the basis of gender is profession.

Women during WWII were confused about their roles in the war. There were two common attitudes women in the 1940’s had towards the war. On one hand women felt inspired to rise to the challenge and fill the void left by men. On the other hand, some women felt, “cheated,” and unable to carry on due to the absence of men. Even though most women agree that gender equality and equal opportunity is positive, women who lived through WWII would most likely argue that it is not always worth the sacrifice.