Gender inequality is a prominent issue in society. Industrialization created a clear distinction between men and women and their gender roles. Industrialization shows us that men and women are not necessarily viewed and treated equal. Men and women’s duties and expectations vary greatly as men are considered to be the working providers of the household and women are viewed as the caretakers of the home. During the industrialization period these ideas of gender differences and inequalities changed. Gender differences have existed since the 1800’s. Patriarchy has been a popular social idea throughout history that has taught us men are the dominant figure of the home and society. In 1800s Europe, a (male) king was the authority figure, similar
