Inequality between Men and Women
Trisha Stafford
American Public University System
Mrs. Decter
Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Defining “Social Problem” 3
Explaining Sociological Viewpoint 3
Chosen Social Problem Introduction 3
Thesis 3
Defining Sexism 3
Why is it a social problem? 3-4
Statistics 4
Identifying and Defining Four Concepts Related to Sexism 4-5
How is this problem being addressed? 5
Conclusion 6
References……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Social problems have always been a part of society. Although some social problems have disappeared over time others have uprooted and evolved to fit our ever-changing world. Within our textbook, A. Leon-Guerrero defines a social…show more content… In more simple terms, sexism is the false idea that one sex is superior or inferior to the other. In sociology, sociologists focus on the differences that are determined by society, culture, and gender. It is believed by social scientists that gender differences are not caused by biological differences. Although humans are born male or female, individuals must learn and understand masculine or feminine behaviors. Therefore, gender differences are a result of socialization, discrimination, prejudice, and other forms of social control. For example, in the United States, a strong patriarchal system is enforced among Mormon Fundamentalists. From a conflict and feministic perspective, gender inequality or sexism exists because it benefits a group in the position of power and with power to shape society. This power group is men. The theorists within these two perspectives argue that as long as men maintain their social, economic, and cultural advantage within society that women will remain in their subordinate position. This subordinate position women have within society is linked to their relationship to the means of production (Leon-Guerrero, 2014). Statistically speaking, women who work 41 to 44 hours per week earn 84.6% of what men make working similar hours. However, women who work more than 60 hours per week only earn about 78.3% of what men do. In addition,