Machismo: Gender Equality And Discrimination Against Women

The Machismo "is a set of beliefs claiming that real or alleged differences between women and men established the superiority of one sex over the other Also known as discrimination or devaluation based on a person's sex, as in restricted job opportunities; especially, such discrimination directed against women. Mexican society has been classified in the past as a male-dominated society in which women did not have the same rights as men. 1953 was the first time in Mexico that women could exercise their vote in the elections, only a few years ago in our country, women did not work and were forced to stay at home and take care of the children. 57 years ago women voted for the first time in elections and in this short span of time Mexico has …show more content…
In addition, one in five women believes that women themselves are responsible for discrimination against them “As we can see in these Survey, even if the ideology or mentality has changed over the decades we can notice that there are still a huge percentage of the population that still discriminate women. It seems that in 2012, gender equality in society is already a thing of the past. Although macho culture is still dominating society as we can see in the survey, it is hard to believe these results, when it is said that in Mexico is making progress on issues of discrimination and gender inequality. When looking at the results of this poll. I think sexism in Mexico would be very difficult to remove if the Mexican people do not change their way of thinking directly. It is very disappointing to find these results and know that many men feel that women are inferior and deserve different …show more content…
Stand firm that it is only hard conditioning that makes anyone act this way. Stand firm that boys are just like girls, and girls as boys. Encourage men to feel and express all our feelings. Men's largest conditioning comes from being forced to act like we have no feelings (like "Big boys don't cry", "You're acting like a girl "). This conditioning is what eventually makes men take on all of the inhuman roles we are expected to play in society. Model non-sexist behavior everywhere. Tell and show men and women that eliminating sexism is a primary focus in your life. The presence of sexism in society is hurtful to everyone, not just women. It's elimination will enhance every human being's life. Educate the new generations with the idea that boys and girls are equal with the same rights and responsibilities, and are able or capable to do