Patriarchy Ideology And Gender Equality

In 2016, the Democratic party nominated American politician Hillary Clinton for President of the United States in the upcoming election. Senator Clinton became the first woman to achieve Presidential nomination, validating the growth in women equality. Though we see maximum feminist achievement in the political arena, the oppression of women is still prevalent in fields such as math and science. While some Universities and large corporations fund attractive programs for women interested in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), social prejudice pressure continues to stifle equality. Lois Tyson claims traditional gender roles convince women that they are not fit for careers in such areas as mathematics and engineering …show more content…
When Keith 's job offer at Dreyfuss requires him to relocate from Ohio, the family packs their bags and starts a new life in their new home. “Barb’s opinions always had been strong in regards to house styles, floor plans, shopping proximity, school districts, and the like…” (Keifer 192). Patriarchy ideology requires a home in an upscale community, even though it means Keith’s commute to work furthers his absence at home. The new location also offers a prestigious high school for Quinn (192). While Keith’s career demands all of his energy, it exerts privilege when complying to traditional gender roles. Patriarchy promotes financial prosperity as a man’s fundamental responsibility (Lois 83). Keith’s ability to send Quinn to an expensive school and give his wife her dream house is the patriarchy achievement he desires. Keith feels he has advanced as a man by obtaining these expenses, and because his childhood lacked luxury, he assumes his career the primary beneficiary for his family. Keith and Barb gratify patriarchal values through extravagant purchases while illustrating negligence in emotional …show more content…
Keith and Barb built their marriage on a foundation of patriarchy. The demands of their doctrine solidify the focus of financial prosperity over companionship. Keith’s need to become a wealthy patriarch for his family encourages his absence at home. Barb’s acceptance for patriarchy ignites her oppressing views towards marriage and her daughter, Quinn. The adherence to traditional gender roles, coupled with the emotional separation between Barb and Keith influence Quinn’s academic interest and prohibit her from sharing similar interests with her father. Patriarchy ideology is the undeniable force that created, and destroyed Keith and Barb’s marriage. Traditional gender roles stifle activism towards women’s rights for equality. The acceptance of social prejudice pressure undermines women and alludes the inheritance of prosperity to men. The presence of feminine achievement is politically highlighted through Senator Clinton and as modern culture continues to urge activism, equality is found through