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Gender Equality
Gender inequality has occurred since the beginning of time. ... Ancient Greeks and Chinese philosophy incorporated gender inequality in teachings. ...
The fact that gender inequality has cross-cultural similarities, suggest that the assumption of the problem being culture based is in error. There are arguments suggesting that gender was created by religion, namely Judaism and Christianity. ... The term “Mother Earth” giving the earth the gender of female comes from the internal darkness of central earth with dark caves. ... A national survey has shown that men and women agree that gender equity has increased and the quality of life improved. ... Men and women alike share the confusion and conflict of making sense out of the expectation of gender roles in today’s societies instead of blaming each other for the problems that each must face. ... (4)
The solution in gender inequality cannot be found within a generation, it must be accomplished with the teaching of new generations to not view the differences in sexes as negative but as positive and equal. ... Currently, societies teach children to function within the set gender roles. ... Gender gaps would be insignificant and all students would excel with a rigorous school system that offered equality to all. In failing to offer equality to children, society continues to fail to tap into the unlimited resources available and continues to foster social injustices. ... Teachers have little or no training to teach the new technology in a way that will encourage equality and promote interest in girls to seek out the opportunity. ...
Students will face gender barriers as they enter the workforce. ... Therefore, girls must be encouraged to make career choices that reflect talents and capabilities in lieu of gender roles. ...
The education system have a criteria placed before them that carries the future outcome of gender equality vs. gender inequality. ...
The reconsideration and reevaluation of gender roles are taking place in the new “Cyber” age. ... There is a potential for cyborg technology to create confusion as it reconstructs new boundaries for gender. ... In the virtual world of computers, an individual will have the opportunity to work without the restraints of gender. The work can be performed without the knowledge of gender type being a contributing factor and merit can then be placed on performance.(6)
This paper has addressed many issues from the beginning of gender roles to future equality.
Approximate Word count = 1939
Approximate Pages = 7.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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