Category: Gender

Table of Contents ‘Glass Ceiling’ Feminist Theory Social Roles Social Control Social Mobility Correlation of the Concepts Understanding the Phenomenon Works Cited ‘Glass Ceiling’ Despite the progressive erasure of gender roles, stereotypes, and discrimination in society, there is a ‘glass ceiling’ phenomenon in social life. The term ‘glass ceiling’ in the theory of gender studies…

Table of Contents Introduction Gender Stereotypes Cultural Differences Conclusion References Introduction At present, gender inequality persists in various forms, and it is essential to discuss relevant social issues to make a positive change. One of the notable topics in gender studies includes the cause-and-effect relationship between gender stereotyping and girls’ academic performance in exact sciences.…

The essence of most ethical theories lies within the teachings of philosophers on the obligations of people and institutions. For example, John Rawls’s theory of justice implies fairness in relation to people. Rawls assumes that people’s beliefs and values predetermine society’s structure, and ideally, in a democratic society, everybody should be treated equally regardless of…

Introduction The impact of students’ socio-demographic characteristics on their overall academic performance has been the subject of much scholarly literature, and it is a debated issue in contemporary academic discourse. Understanding how a student’s ethnicity affects their overall educational performance helps identify the key predictors that determine systemic learning outcomes, taking preventive steps based on…

Research shows that gender is the most influential correlate for juvenile delinquency. In other words, males tend to commit more crimes than women; furthermore the intensity of crimes is often associated with one’s gender. Reasons behind these patterns shall be examined below Whether girls become delinquent for different reasons than boys Delinquent peer associations heavily…

Table of Contents Introduction Age and Gender Stratification Conclusion References Introduction Social stratification is a crucial issue for the current age, given its significant impact on the lines of numerous populations. Defined as the differentiation of a given population into hierarchically superposed classes, social stratification is manifested in the existence of upper and lower social…

Many factors and elements contribute to the gender wage gap, including race and ethnicity, disability, educational attainment, and age. As a result, income disparities between various groups of women are significant. The income gap between men and women is a complicated issue that will need extensive remedies (Cortés and Pan). Blaming women for not earning…

The article presented for discussion explores the labels adolescents use to describe their gender identity. The researchers observed a division of the subjects into two subgroups. The first is people who use the standard labels provided, such as male/female, transgender, gay/lesbian, or heterosexual. One of the research questions was to investigate what labels were used…

Table of Contents Introduction Brief history on gender mainstreaming Result of gender mainstreaming Implementing gender mainstreaming Challenges we are likely to meet Conclusion Reference Introduction Gender mainstreaming entails assessing the effects to both men and women of any planed undertaking be it legislative, a program or policies covering all levels and areas of development. It…

Table of Contents Introduction Main Body Conclusion Reference List Introduction If we have to speak about the issue of the interpretation of interrelation of gender and contemporary society, it is difficult to find more suitable and impressive example for the analysis than the iconic image of Madonna. There is no denying the fact that she…