Category: Gender

Discussions on the problems of gender inequality have been going on for decades. The difference in the earnings between men and women is called the gender pay gap. This gap is partly explained by different remuneration levels in traditionally female and male occupations, partly by education, positions held, and others. According to the latest ILO…

Introduction Challenges of gender inequality in numerous organizations have continued to be manifested in the current century. Nevertheless, constructive development has been recognized where there has been the establishment of clear gender roles and significant gender parity participation in the global workforce. Presently, consideration has been directed towards corporate leadership positions in regards to women’s…

Table of Contents Men Who Mother by Risman Social Structure and Self-Direction by Kohn and Slomczynski Lack of axiomatic integrity Absence of interpretative insights Works Cited Men Who Mother by Risman Nowadays, it became a common practice among many sociologists in the West (especially those affiliated with the feminist paradigm in sociology) to downplay the…

The Western European marriage pattern is a family and a demographic pattern characterized by relatively late marriage, especially for women, with usually little age difference between spouses a significant proportion of women who remain unmarried. However, there are other approaches to understanding marriage and gender roles. For example, same-sex and polygamy marriages are not typical…

Over the years, the United States and other countries around the world have faced inequality issues. They arise from different factors, such as race, gender, religion, social status, ethnicity, culture, and other characteristics. According to Keister and Southgate, these attributes often determine one’s access to resources and opportunities in life (18). Racism and unequal pay…

Table of Contents Introduction A Statement of the Research Problem Analysis of the Data Strength and Weaknesses in the Procedural Design Limited and Justifiable Conclusions References Introduction Nowadays the choice of higher education plays an important role in professional self-determination. Making the choice is not easy as the market of educational services is very wide…

Table of Contents Introduction Literature Review Structural Functionalism Theory Conclusion References Introduction In recent years, there have been significant shifts in society, including the increasing number of female students aspiring to careers in science and technology. Such instances signify the changing male and female roles in contemporary society. Gender roles refer to the behaviors men…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Reference Introduction It is important to note that the concept and perspective of objective social structure place social elements above individual subjective interpretation. The implication of such understanding can be most clearly seen in the context of major demographic factors of a population. These aspects include race, gender,…

Gender inequalities and stereotypes remain a persistent issue despite legal, political, and social efforts to control them. Gender inequality occurs due to continued discrimination of a group of individuals based on their sex. The problem’s manifestation varies according to various factors, including culture, race, country, economic situation, and politics. Conversely, gender stereotyping occurs when people…

Gender roles determine what males and females think, interact, speak or dress within the society’s perspective. The commonly recognized gender in society is the male and female who are defined by the sex of an individual (Andersen & Witham, 2011). The reason why gender is a sensitive issue in society is because of the stratification…