Problems in Gender Equality
Gender inequality has posed as a serious challenge in today’s society, especially since women empowerment started. Historically, women were given minor roles in society and they were always deemed the weaker gender. However, substantial improvements in the education systems have allowed women to receive education and they have proved that they are just as capable as their male counterparts are in various professions (Inglehart and Norris 2005).
Gender inequality, especially in developed countries has taken a new turn. Women have received so much attention that feministic movements that are now undermining the male species. Women are receiving preferential treatment when it comes to employment (Gregory, 2003). Inequality has shifted and now the male sex requires empowering (Nain and Bailey, 2003). However, in some societies that are yet to develop women continue to be undermined so much that they are still married off and subjected to various customary practices that undermine their human rights and freedoms. There also exists a problem in gender equality in the political world. Women are undermined and hardly receive any votes when they contest against their male counterparts. Actually were it not for statute laws that require a certain percentage of public seats to be reserved for women, there would not be any women in the political scene.
Solutions to Problems in Gender Equality
In societies where women are still treated as undeserving, it is necessary for the government and non-governmental institutions to intervene and educate people on the need for women empowerment (Sainsbury, 1996). Women can really aid in improving the society and providing extra income to the family. Traditional practices that have been passed by time ought to be neglected and women should be educated as equals to their male counterparts. The problem of extreme feminism can be controlled through education forums to help ensure that women are given equal (and not preferential) treatment rights over men. Society ought to understand that successful careers do not comprise a holistic life (Dorall and Roberts, 2005). These educated men and women must form families and it is the duty of both parties to lay aside their pride and come together as one, as nature and the Bible dictates. As for the political scene, women are empowered through the law that requires them to be actively involved and selected to public offices. They can be encouraged to vote and participate in active politics through empowerment forums.
References
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