Member States have been trying to leave the course of the gender gap problem behind. However, it can be said that social and economic gender inequalities still tear away the social fabrics, undermine social solidity and preclude member states, their societies and youth generations from flourishing. To the best of my understanding and knowledge, higher participation of women in economic and social life will eventually reduce gender inequalities and promote social justice in OIC Member States. Therefore
For my report, I will discuss the topic “Gender Inequality in Education”. In the past, young girls were treated as though their only purpose was to cook meals and clean. Today, in some developing countries, this remains the same. Throughout this report, I will explore how and why many young girls in rural India are not receiving the same level of education as young boys, and outline a Sustainable Development Goal that could improve the situation. To begin, India has one of the lowest female literacy
countries. In this essay, inequality is discussed in terms of gender, racial and religious inequality in the workplace, education as well as their political freedom. An issue of concern is an important topic of discussion that could affect people if it is not dealt with properly. However, this essay seeks to argue that inequality is not an issue of concern in Singapore, because of measures that have been put in place to ensure that inequality has been kept to a minimum. The education system in Singapore
The Gender Pay Gap is Largely because of Motherhood and the Gender Pay Gap Articles on Gender Income Inequality Gender income inequality is a comparison of a gap of household income, expressed as a measurement of the distribution of income between sexes. Universally, including the United States of America, working class females witness more poverty compared to their male opponents because of the unfair income distribution in the workforce among genders. Despite concerns and efforts for equality in
Anger and concern about gender inequality has been building up all over the world, causing a debate over the presence of gender inequality at present time. The research conducted on gender inequality will be structured in this essay, by first analyzing the situation of gender inequality all over the world at present time. In addition, the narrative will explore the debate over gender inequality, underlying various arguments in favor and against inequality. Lastly, the research will be concluded
Why worry about gender inequality in pensions? Economic independence It is empirically known that women usually have lower pensions than men. To understand this we must understand that pensions are “the old age sequel of the earning gap”, and play an important role for economic independence of women. It is assumed that pensions are made to ensure the same standard of living in old age, otherwise the pension system would be failing. However, women fear for their economic independence when they reach
population have faced the merciless side of inequality for
In many developing countries, gender gaps are still one of the greatest challenges when it comes to education and employment where women do not get equal opportunities compared to the men as mentioned by Abwalaba Nancy Owano (2011, p. 44). Although the world had moved to an advanced state, inequality still exists when it comes to education and employment for the women. Women are also not given the same prospect like men as women are
Name 1st April, 2015. Issues of Gender Roles & Equality Oral Summary - The acknowledgement of gender role within a particular culture is usually characterized by the social and behavioral standards suitable for an individual of a particular sex. Personal characteristics, actions and beliefs of an individual are linked with a particular gender in the society distinguishing the roles mainly in two types, males and females. Our democratic institution promotes equal rights for men and women, but
Unless, you don’t believe in equality, in which case, you need to sort out priorities. The reality is, we face gender inequality every day and it is definitely not okay. Gender inequality exists all over the world, whether you live in developed societies or in still developing countries, millions, or even billions, of people suffer the consequences of gender inequality every day and