Instructor: Dr. Jesical Wiley
Name: Anthea (He Hongfu)
Assignment: Op-ed essay
Overview it is easy to assume that the government which has gender parity will be more effective. Innumerable investigations have shown that the benefits of greater gender equality in the politics. However, in one studies, it shown that women need achieve the higher requirements in the elective office compared with men. (3) As we all known, women have been being at weak position in politics. Therefore, it is very necessary to beat unconscious gender bias in politics.
The Challenge of Unconscious Gender Bias
Unconscious gender bias have integrated into our life for many years. Even The 2016 United States President Election associated with unconscious bias. As we all known, The Trump encountered the attack of a vast amount of negative news which has been made by his own radical words and rude behaviors in debate. What’s more, I have seen some articles pointed out that he not only …show more content…
To be more specific, the government can stipulate that women will receive a boon if they engage in the department of government. Certainly, there are many policies can be made to break the gender role stereotypes. But formulating policies and releasing policies cannot be independently carries out. At the same time, government should gradually infiltrate the concept “gender equality” into people’s life.
Media is a good way to beat the unconscious gender bias
Media is a good way to help government to imbues people with the thought of gender equality. First, media should provide gender-sensitive coverage of elections, avoiding negative stereotypes and presenting positive images of women as leaders. (5) Gender role stereotypes exists so long-time that people subconsciously obey its rules. Thus,
Media should have to avoid mentioning the negative stereotypes as much as