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    but also the little girls everywhere that were not allowed to participate in athletics like their male peers. In light of “Title IX”, an amendment that promoted equality and the prohibition of gender and race discrimination in any school or Federal-funded sport or activity, Billie Jean King became the face of feminism and gender equality, and can be accredited for her contributions to the advancements for not just women athletes, but all women. Because of this victory, women athletes became more

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    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

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    The social, political, and economical equality of all people regardless of sex, race, or class; this concept has been at the core of the feminist effort since its beginning, although particularly in this current third wave of feminism. In this time of working to create an environment acceptance and equality for all people has caused the current generation of feminists to create new distinctions and boxes into which people can identify. One of the newest, most controversial, and arguably most important

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    as much as people say that all humans are created equal, it is not often that they are actually treated that way. My inspiration is derived from a desire to promote equality in society, to live in a world where people don't find themselves at a disadvantage by default based on their gender, skin color, or sexuality. Gender equality is one of the issues near to my heart because I believe that young girls are the future of this nation. Yet in my opinion, the way that women are treated here, in the

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    Gender equality means that all humans without the discrimination of being a man or woman, have the right and opportunity to develop personal abilities and choices without having to deal with any stereotypes. It does not mean that men and women have become one, but they have the same rights, responsibilities, and opportunities which do not depend on the sex of the person (born male or female). Men and Women have been treated very differently throughout the times of history. According to the both

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    “How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” A small yet powerful quote stated by Maya Angelou demonstrates the small amount of equality that exists between men and women in today’s society. Being such a controversial matter that has been debated time after time, gender discrimination and double standards between men and women exist and we need to act. For as long as those can remember, society has always pushed specific roles targeted to both men and women holding

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    state that one specific gender has more advantages and privileges than that of its respective counterpart. However, this is simply not the case.The issue that is in question is gender equality. This is a social issue has been addressed in both logical/philosophical literature and mass media sources. You see, there’s this preconceived notion that the male gender has more benefits and advantages than the female gender. However, this is simply not true at all, as both genders, male and female, equally

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    This essay will look at Gender discrimination in an Australian prospective with some overseas perspectives overlapping this essay will look at gender deference’s in pay in Australia and discuss the ideas and arguments surrounding gender equality in the work place. Gender equity in work place is still a heavily understudied in Australia and as is more or less worldwide. In Australia a country of so called “equality” which is still, even in the 21st century is an ambiguous and questionable ideal as

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    Gender Equality

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    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

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    Gender equality means that men and women enjoy the same rights as everyone. Then why are woman’s own body sometimes not even there’s. Everyone should believe in gender equality, doesn’t matter what race, gender, etc. I myself is a strong believer in gender equality I do believe that women should have every right to do anything with their body without being judged or harmed. Historically, there is three important facts underlined a woman’s ability to make choices with regards to her body’s authority

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