Gender Equality: The Unfinished Business of the 21st Century
"It is time that we all see gender as a spectrum instead of two sets of opposing ideals" - Emma Watson What is gender? Gender refers to the characteristics of women and men that are perceived by society. It includes norms, behaviours and roles associated with being a woman and man. As a social construct, gender varies and can change over time. What is gender inequality and, why is it becoming such a big issue? Gender inequality is the unequal treatment or perceptions of an individual based on their gender. It causes distress and trouble to women across the world daily as it is experienced daily such as family, workplaces etc. It can also lead to extremely dangerous and toxic misconceptions which can even risk a person's life and reputation. Of course, it's not just the women that are affected by this. Even men struggle with these rigid and almost cruel ideologies. Let's dive a little deeper to understand what all this is about. A Brief History When human societi...