parents are worried to see their sons playing dolls or dressing like a princess, scolding them that only girls will do such things, and this is considered girlish to play with dolls. Gradually, it will not only make the boys think that they should not do things freely as long as it is considered girly, it will also give them an idea that playing with dolls is girlish and weak, and when they see girls playing with dolls they begin to see girls as a weaker group, that’s how stereotypes forms.So we can see gender inequality is not an issue that affects women alone. Men should participate in advocating for equal rights and privileges, as well as representation, discrimination and illogical treatment initiated by gender disparity. Proper early
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Men are also the primary perpetrators of gender disparity and discrimination (Jacobsen 78). In most cases of gender violence, the men are the main perpetrators of violence (Peterson 98). The media play a huge role in the transfer of gender-based information. The social media is the primary place where messages that promote gender inequality appear (Ruxton 13). Even today, in media, men still use derogatory term to depreciate women publicly, they tend to neglect the achievement and success that women achieve, and only trying to find faults on their appearances and dress code. This situation may due to the fact that the organizations are under the leadership of men who do not personally support the idea of gender equality. The men only work under the umbrella of the organizations advocating for gender equality, but in real sense they participate in sex discrimination …show more content…
There’s deep-rooted thought that women should be doing their work as a wife regardless of their job/careers outside. At home men should help the women in doing household tasks such as laundry, food preparation, and cleaning; especially when the woman is also working. Gender equality doesn’t mean to divide everything precisely for men and women, however it is more of a respect toward women and their careers and give them equal opportunities whenever at home or working environment. According to Foster and Kiira, (2012) equality is not about the work but about the mind set of people. If gender equality is to be achieved, it has to be by an effort of all sexes and not just the
Men are also the primary perpetrators of gender disparity and discrimination (Jacobsen 78). In most cases of gender violence, the men are the main perpetrators of violence (Peterson 98). The media play a huge role in the transfer of gender-based information. The social media is the primary place where messages that promote gender inequality appear (Ruxton 13). Even today, in media, men still use derogatory term to depreciate women publicly, they tend to neglect the achievement and success that women achieve, and only trying to find faults on their appearances and dress code. This situation may due to the fact that the organizations are under the leadership of men who do not personally support the idea of gender equality. The men only work under the umbrella of the organizations advocating for gender equality, but in real sense they participate in sex discrimination …show more content…
There’s deep-rooted thought that women should be doing their work as a wife regardless of their job/careers outside. At home men should help the women in doing household tasks such as laundry, food preparation, and cleaning; especially when the woman is also working. Gender equality doesn’t mean to divide everything precisely for men and women, however it is more of a respect toward women and their careers and give them equal opportunities whenever at home or working environment. According to Foster and Kiira, (2012) equality is not about the work but about the mind set of people. If gender equality is to be achieved, it has to be by an effort of all sexes and not just the