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Want to fight gender inequality? A review of data from 118 countries shows that development aid works

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Gender inequality isn’t just unfair — it’s also a drag on the world economy. Giving women the same economic opportunities as men would add about US$12 trillion to global gross domestic product by 2025, one analysis found. That’s an 11% boost.

The link between women’s empowerment and economic growth is well established. When women are economically empowered, they invest more in their families, creating a cycle of positive outcomes that spans generations . Women’s participation in the workforce leads to greater productivity and brings diverse perspectives that enhance decision-making and drive innovation .

Recognizing these benefits, governments and nongovernmental organizations have increasingly directed aid — funds provided to developing countries to foster economic growth — toward promoting women’s empowerment.

As an economist who studies development , I wanted to know: Does all that money really make a difference? So, in a recent study , my colleagues and I analyzed the impact of gender-related aid on gender inequality using data from 118 countries over a 13-year period, from 2009 to 2022.

What we found was uplifting: Gender-related aid reduced inequality in most countries we studied.

We looked at two types of gender-related aid. The first is funding for projects that tie gender into larger economic goals. Development experts call this “ significant gender-related aid .” There’s also aid funding that narrowly and explicitly targets gender equality. Experts call this “principal gender-related aid.”

We found that the first approach consistently and significantly reduced gender inequality in 115 out of 118 countries we studied. The latter approach had statistically significant effects in 85 countries. It also appeared to be much more effective when paired with the first approach.

Our findings strongly suggest that integrating gender-related aid into broader development efforts is crucial for promoting gender equality. Gender and development are intricately intertwined, a fact often overlooked. Recognizing this connection is crucial for achieving sustainable and inclusive growth.

Women’s empowerment success stories

That might all sound pretty abstract, but our research shows that the world has made progress in real people’s lives over the past decades. Cases from several countries show just how much progress is possible:

Rwanda: Following the 1994 genocide, Rwanda made a concerted effort to rebuild its society with gender equality at its core. Today, women hold 61% of parliamentary seats , the highest percentage in the world . This remarkable achievement is in part a direct result of gender-focused policies and significant investments in women’s political empowerment. Rwanda’s progress illustrates how political will and dedicated gender-related aid can transform a society .

Bangladesh: Despite traditional gender roles, Bangladesh has made significant strides in gender equality , particularly in education and economic participation . Through targeted programs like the Female Secondary School Stipend Program and microfinance initiatives by organizations like the Grameen Bank, Bangladesh has seen substantial improvements in girls’ education and women’s economic empowerment. These initiatives have contributed to a decline in gender disparities and have spurred economic growth.

Ethiopia: In recent decades, Ethiopia has invested heavily in education , particularly for girls. Programs aimed at increasing school enrollment and reducing dropout rates among girls have led to improved literacy rates and better health outcomes. These educational advancements have empowered women economically and socially, reducing gender inequality .

Despite progress made, these achievements aren’t set in stone. Instability can rapidly undo years of progress. Recent policy backsliding in Afghanistan , Brazil and the United States shows the need for vigilance.

Empowering women empowers men, too

Discussions about the importance of reducing gender inequality often revolve around the direct benefits to women and girls. But everyone, including men, stands to win in a more gender-equal society.

First, women’s economic empowerment leads to stronger economies , which benefits everyone. Research shows that gender equality promotes healthier relationships, reduces violence and fosters more cohesive and supportive communities . Similarly, workplaces prioritizing gender equality tend to have better team dynamics, higher employee satisfaction and increased productivity . These are gains for everyone, regardless of gender.

And gender equality has distinct benefits for men. This is because it alleviates the pressures associated with traditional masculinity , which can lead to better mental health. For example, in more gender-equal societies, men report being happier with life and less stressed and depressed .

This shows that the benefits of gender equality aren’t limited to women and girls; they extend to all members of society. Everyone has a stake in helping progress move along.

Research-backed best practices

Governments and aid professionals should follow five steps for success to safeguard the advances made in gender equality and continue progressing:

1. Keep the aid flowing: Continued financial and technical support for gender equality initiatives is vital. Our research suggests policymakers should focus on integrating gender considerations into all development projects.

2. Engage everyone: Involving men and boys in gender equality efforts helps to challenge and change harmful gender norms, fostering a more inclusive society.

3. Tailor strategies: Although aid has an effect across the board, gender equality initiatives must consider each country’s unique sociopolitical and cultural contexts. Tailoring strategies to fit these contexts ensures that interventions are relevant and practical .

4. Strengthen institutions: Effective institutions and governance are crucial for successfully implementing and sustaining gender equality initiatives. Efforts to improve governance and reduce corruption will enhance the impact of aid

5. Promote education: Schools are a powerful tool for promoting gender equality. Investing in educational programs that empower women and girls and raise awareness about gender issues is essential for long-term change .

Gender equality is a cornerstone of a just and prosperous society. The benefits of empowering women extend far beyond the immediate recipients of gender-related aid, fostering economic growth, political stability and social cohesion. Our research shows that efforts to empower women really do pay off — literally and otherwise.

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Why asking women to lean in undermines gender equality efforts.

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Women in leadership are often encouraged to "Lean In," a phrase popularized by the book Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg, the former Chief Operating Officer of Facebook. The message is clear: confidence and resilience are the keys to breaking through the glass ceiling. However, a new research study , which includes a survey of over 1100 women, finds that "lean in" messaging reduces women's motivation to protest gender inequality.

"The messages are certainly about the self and how you can build your resilience. So, by implication, there's a blame-the-victim narrative there. It's like you could get ahead if you were more resilient," says Dr Renata Bongiorno , lead author of the research and Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Bath Spa University.

While leaning in may boost an individual's sense of agency, it can inadvertently shift the focus away from addressing the systemic barriers women face and, worse still, hold women solely accountable for fixing gender inequality at work.

"It is interesting because other research did find the lean in narrative results in women being more likely to be blamed for ongoing gender inequality and more likely to be seen as responsible for fixing it", she says.

The lean in approach encourages organizational solutions focused on fixing women rather than fixing organizational policies, processes and cultures that devalue women and their contributions. Importantly, these messages also damage men's perceptions of women.

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Best 5% interest savings accounts of 2024, "it makes men feel like women could get ahead if they were more resilient. both men and women are more likely to blame women for gender inequality and think women are responsible for fixing," says dr bongiorno..

While it is enticing to believe that women alone can overcome gender inequality, Dr Bongiorno says a lack of individual resilience or perseverance is not the reason for the poor representation of women in leadership. Moreover, this narrative is counterproductive as it prevents collective action.

To overcome these challenges, Dr Bongiorno shares three actions companies can take to ensure their gender equality efforts have the right impact.

Examine Existing Efforts

There are countless self-help books and programs designed to help women fix themselves to get ahead. These programs and trainings tell women they must upskill themselves, join women's groups, find a mentor, attend conferences, learn to negotiate, speak up, ask for a pay rise, and own their power. However, Dr Bongiorno says initiatives like these can make women feel worse about themselves.

"Women realize their organization isn't actually going to do anything to change itself. It's all about how you must be more resilient in this organization to fit in."

While individual-focused initiatives can support personal development, they do not address the systemic barriers gender inequality creates. For example, there is a commonly held belief that women are not paid the same as men because they can't negotiate and don't ask for a pay rise as frequently as their male colleagues. But, a 2018 research study finds that women do ask for a pay raise just as often as men, but they are less likely to be given one because of gender bias.

If companies want to advance gender equity, they must examine their existing efforts to understand how many solutions focus on changing women rather than changing the organization's culture, systems, policies and processes.

Get The Balance Right

Once organizations have reviewed their existing efforts, they need to ensure there is a balance between individual and organizational solutions. At a minimum, organizations should aim to have at least one organizational-wide initiative for every initiative focused on women.

"If organizations focused as much on how they will change their systems and processes, it would make it easier for women to progress. But it's often the case that they don't have those types of interventions because they're a lot harder to change," she says.

When companies don't get the balance right, Dr Bongiorno says it perpetuates gender inequality and places the blame for this on women.

Enroll Men To Be A Part Of The Solution

Dr Bongiorno believes that fix-the-women solutions are popular because these initiatives make it seem like companies are committed to tackling gender inequality even though the problem is not being addressed.

"I think these strategies can be popular with leadership because it's like, 'Oh, look, we are doing something, but we don't actually have to change ourselves; we just have to make women more resilient'. I don't think the solution is to focus on ourselves continuously or how we can ride it out alone. It's about support from others," she says.

Every organization can educate men on the barriers women experience and then engage them to identify solutions to remove these obstacles. It's time to rethink the fix-the-women narrative and ensure that company strategies for advancing women don't inadvertently hold women back.

Dr Renata Bongiorno, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Bath Spa University

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Women's Equality Day: The challenges women still face today

Despite progress, women still face challenges in achieving true equality across society, from the workplace to personal freedoms..

Monday August 26, 2024 , 5 min Read

Women's Equality Day, observed annually on August 26th, marks the progress made in the fight for gender equality while also highlighting the ongoing struggles that women continue to face worldwide. In India, a country known for its cultural diversity and vibrant traditions, the celebration of this day carries a dual significance.

While there have been remarkable strides in the empowerment of women , the reality is that deep-rooted societal norms, economic disparities, and systemic challenges still impede true equality.

Gender pay Gap: The unseen discrimination

One of the most glaring issues is the gender pay gap . Despite numerous efforts, Indian women still earn less than their male counterparts for the same work. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2023, India ranks 127th out of 146 countries on economic participation and opportunity. The report highlights that women in India earn about 30% less than men in similar roles. This gap is even wider in rural areas, where societal norms often restrict women to lower-paying jobs or informal work.

For instance, the disparity is stark in the tech industry—a field often touted as a great equaliser. Even as women break into coding and IT roles, they face promotion and leadership opportunities barriers. Companies like Infosys and Wipro have committed to gender diversity, yet women still struggle to rise to C-suite positions. A study by Avtar, a diversity and inclusion consulting firm, found that only 11% of Indian women in tech reach senior leadership roles.

The double burden of work and home

The concept of the "double burden" continues to plague Indian women. Even as they enter the workforce in increasing numbers, the expectation that they will manage household responsibilities has not diminished. The National Sample Survey (NSS) 2019 showed that women spend about 299 minutes daily on unpaid domestic work, compared to 97 minutes for men. This imbalance severely limits their ability to focus on careers, education, or even rest.

Violence and safety: A persistent threat

While awareness of gender-based violence has increased, the situation on the ground remains dire. In 2024, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) continues to report disturbingly high rates of crimes against women . Rape, domestic violence, and acid attacks are still rampant, with only a small percentage of cases resulting in convictions. The justice system’s delays, coupled with societal stigma, discourage many women from even reporting these crimes.

The 2024, brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old female trainee doctor at Kolkata's R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital have sparked national outrage, leading to widespread protests and raising urgent questions about the safety and security within medical institutions.

The 2023 Delhi gang rape case, which shocked the nation, is a grim reminder that not enough has changed since the infamous Nirbhaya case of 2012. Although new laws were enacted, and fast-track courts were introduced, the deep-seated patriarchy that fuels such violence remains largely unaddressed. Women continue to face harassment in public spaces, and cities like Delhi and Bengaluru are often ranked among the most unsafe for women globally.

Political representation: A long way to go

Women's political representation in India remains another area where progress is slow. Although the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments provided for one-third reservation of seats in local bodies for women, this has not translated effectively to state and national levels. As of 2024, women hold just 14% of seats in the Lok Sabha, far below the global average of 26.5%. The Women’s Reservation Bill, which proposes reserving 33% of all seats in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies for women, has been in legislative limbo for years.

One striking example of this challenge is the recent Bihar assembly elections, where female representation barely crossed 10%. Despite the state’s long history of grassroots women leaders in Panchayati Raj institutions, their influence does not extend to the state assembly or parliament. The glass ceiling remains intact, and the political arena continues to be dominated by men.

Education: Progress with caveats

While there has been significant progress in girls' education in India, the dropout rates at secondary and higher levels remain concerning. In rural areas, many girls still leave school due to early marriage, poverty, or the lack of proper sanitation facilities. The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2023 highlighted that the female dropout rate at the secondary level is nearly 15% higher than that of boys, with economic factors being the primary reason.

As we commemorate Women's Equality Day in 2024, it's vital to recognise that while legal frameworks and policies are essential, they are not enough. The challenges Indian women face today are deeply intertwined with cultural and societal norms that require a collective shift in mindset. Education, economic empowerment, and stringent enforcement of laws are crucial, but so is the need for a broader societal change that truly values gender equality. Only then can we hope to see a day when Women's Equality Day is not just a celebration of progress, but a reflection of a fully equal society.

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1. Sojourner Truth's Image as Activism

A moving speaker, Truth traveled the country from the mid-1840s until her death in 1883, advocating for equal rights. She paid for the first printing of her Narrative of Sojourner Truth (written with friends) by selling her photographs at rallies and advertising them in antislavery publications. She also purchased a home in Battle Creek, Michigan, with the proceeds from these sales and her speaking engagements.

The great Black statesman Frederick Douglass dismissed her as “uncultured” because of her illiteracy, but her supporters knew better. Truth believed that although she could not read a book, she could read people. Her empathy, coupled with her religious convictions, gave her a dynamism that would capture the public imagination well beyond her lifetime, continuing to inspire others to help to end racial and gender oppression. —Rhea L. Combs

2. The Suffrage Wagon

Yet women fighting for change found allies in their quest for greater equality. By the mid-nineteenth century, women across the country were forming suffrage associations and reaching for voting rights, hoping that the ballot would be a powerful weapon in the fight for civil and cultural equality.

In the 1870s, Stone began using an unpainted wagon as a podium at speaking engagements and to distribute her newspaper, Woman’s Journal . In 1913, suffragist and labor activist Elisabeth Freeman took it on a well-publicized trip from New York to Boston, hauling a hurdy-gurdy organ to draw crowds. It was still used for suffrage publicity, but by then the wagon had been painted. It made the trip to Boston covered in slogans advertising Woman’s Journal and calling for equal pay, just labor laws, and the vote for women of all classes. —Lisa Kathleen Graddy

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3. Challenging Gender Boundaries on Stage 

Playing Wolsey broke with a century of theatrical precedent. Women (including Cushman) had long played tragic male characters such as Romeo and Hamlet, donning tights that exposed legs normally concealed under dresses. By choosing to portray Henry VIII’s ambitious and machinating chief minister, Cushman not only broadened the scope of characters available to women but also picked one whose loose-fitting robes put the emphasis on her acting rather than her body.

At a time before such words as lesbian, queer, and transgender came into use, most Americans thought that not having relationships with men made Cushman chaste and pure. Cushman herself strove to confirm this view and ordered her partners and lovers to burn her letters to preserve her public image. But in the decades after her death in 1876, as homosexuality among women became more recognized—and ridiculed—she fell out of public favor and was largely forgotten. Only in recent years has her story been recovered by scholars and activists, who see Cushman as an early advocate for a woman’s right to be whoever she wants to be—on and off the stage. —Kenneth Cohen

4. The "Summer of the Women" 1996 Olympics

These female athletes were among the generation raised after Title IX, a law designed to eliminate gender inequality in college education and athletics. When Title IX passed in 1972, only 15 percent of college athletes were women; by 1996, that number had soared above 40 percent.

The women’s basketball team swept the Olympic tournament, claiming gold and serving as a springboard for a professional women’s league. The following year, Rebecca Lobo helped found the new Women’s National Basketball Association.

Inspiring generations, the 1996 women of Team USA sparked public conversation surrounding women’s expanding role in sports, paving the way for future generations of female athletes and Olympians. —Eric W. Jentsch

5. A Woman's Seat at the Political Table

Before World War II, most women representatives and senators gained their seats as widows appointed to complete their husbands’ terms. Some declined to leave when their “placeholder” term expired and then went on to win elections in their own right and continue their careers as legislators. In the cabinet, whose members are nominated by the president, things moved more slowly. But in 1933, Frances Perkins (1882–1965) became the first woman in a presidential cabinet when Franklin D. Roosevelt named her secretary of labor.

A graduate of Mount Holyoke College, Perkins lived in settlement houses, trained as a social worker, and worked as a consumer lobbyist. After witnessing New York’s Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911, in which 146 workers—largely immigrant women and girls—died, she became a suffrage advocate and tackled issues surrounding labor, women, and children. In 1929, then-Governor Roosevelt named Perkins head of New York State’s Department of Labor; four years later, she would begin a stint as the longest-serving secretary of labor in history. Twenty years passed before a second woman was named a cabinet secretary, with Oveta Culp Hobby appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to head the newly formed Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. It took more than two decades longer for two or more women to serve in a cabinet at the same time.

In the postwar years, women increasingly ran for office rather than inheriting it, and the women of the Capitol grew in legislative experience and seniority. In the 1960s and 1970s, this core of women was joined by activists and politicians from the women’s and civil rights movements.

Representative Patsy Mink of Hawai‘i, the first woman of color elected to the House of Representatives, was the primary author of Title IX, which in 1972 amended the 1964 Civil Rights Act to include women. Following the example of the Congressional Black Caucus formed in 1971, women members of Congress elected from different parties and representing different constituencies and governing philosophies united in 1977 to form the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues to discuss topics of mutual interest.

Although more women are at the table, their numbers are still not equal to men’s. Doubtless, more women will follow the advice of Representative Shirley Chisholm: “If you wait for a man to give you a seat, you’ll never have one! If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring in a folding chair.” —E. Claire Jerry and Lisa Kathleen Graddy

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At World Women's Forum, UN deputy chief urges action on gender equality

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The UN Deputy Secretary-General called for stronger efforts in women’s empowerment, gender equality, and climate action in remarks to the World Women's Forum in Mongolia this week.  

Held on 22-23 August under the theme Towards a Green Future , the Forum focused on advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those emphasizing gender equality.

Speaking on Thursday, Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed emphasized the urgency of accelerating progress on the SDGs, as the deadline is less than six years away.

She highlighted that women’s leadership is essential for better community services and effective climate action but acknowledged that “time is not on our side.”

“Despite our awareness of the urgency and the progress we’ve made, we find ourselves far from the finishing line ,” Ms. Mohammed said. “At this pace, that mission will be passed down to generations yet to come,” she continued. 

Supporting women’s leadership 

In her opening remarks, Ms. Mohammed outlined action plans to advance equality, starting with supporting women's leadership in environmental and climate action.  

She noted that women’s lives are “intricately connected” to natural resources, playing a vital role in food security. She stressed the need to support women environmental rights defenders, those working in agriculture, and others in similar roles, while addressing the triple planetary crisis, referring to climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss.

“Increasing global commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment across all areas of environmental action must also be a common thread throughout our multilateral cooperation,” she said.  

Additionally, Ms. Mohammed called for stronger support in increasing educational opportunities for girls and the need to eradicate gender-based violence.  

“The rights of women and girls must be protected,” she said. “ We must shape a world where they can achieve their agency and live free from fear .”

Prioritising women’s rights  

As world leaders prepare for the upcoming Summit of the Future in September, and the 2025 review of the Beijing+30 review   – a global assessment of gender and women’s equality – Ms. Mohammed stressed the need to embed gender equality and women’s empowerment in every aspect of the SDGs.

“We need policies that prioritise women's rights, especially young, indigenous and rural women , and fully include their knowledge and expertise,” she said.

As Ms. Mohammed continuously encouraged women’s rights empowerment and support, she called for the remembrance of women and girls in conflict zones like Afghanistan, Gaza and Sudan, who have been left behind.

“Let’s keep the momentum to also shine a light on their burdens, on their challenges and the atrocities they face,” she said. 

Ms. Mohammed called for the world to be shaped in a way where girls and women can freely pursue their dreams, contribute to society and live peacefully.  

“Together, in solidarity, I believe we can make this vision a reality ,” Ms. Mohammed said. 

Meetings and visits

On her final day in Mongolia, the Deputy Secretary-General met with the country’s Prime Minister, Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai.

After the closing ceremony of the World Women’s Forum, she visited a service centre for survivors of gender-based violence run by the UN agency for sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA .

Ms. Mohammed expressed her appreciation for the dedication, commitment, and tireless efforts of the service providers, and for their advocacy against such violence.

She also visited a herder family in their traditional home to learn about their livelihood and the impact of climate change and modernization on their nomadic way of life. 

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Anti-trans violence is coming for cisgender women of color, advocates say

Imane Khelif’s treatment at the Paris Olympics brought gender policing to a global stage. It's not the first instance — or the last.

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Imane Khelif, a long-time competitor in women’s boxing, had come to Paris to represent Algeria at the Olympics for the second time. Algerians traveled hundreds of miles to support her. Algerian newspapers heralded her as a “heroine.” She beat one opponent after the next, winning gold in the women’s welterweight tournament. 

But since the first time she entered the ring in Paris, Khelif’s body, mannerisms, identity and athleticism became the focus of scrutiny by politicians, billionaires and news outlets on a global scale. A narrative soon took hold: Khelif was labeled a transgender woman. 

This wasn’t true — but that didn’t matter. Her actions and reactions were weaponized against her. Khelif had won her matches too easily. When her first opponent quit after 46 seconds and cried after Khelif punched her, Khelif didn’t look remorseful enough. To detractors, this boxer from Algeria, who had pursued a sport she loved since she was 6 years old , didn’t fit the stereotypical idea of what a woman is supposed to be.

The anti-transgender hatred directed at Khelif — and the narrow beliefs about femininity being projected onto her — are part of how anti-trans rhetoric fuels violence towards women of color, including cisgender women, experts and transgender athletes told The 19th. 

“Really what we’re talking about is the spectacle of surveillance on women of color’s bodies, especially when they’re winning and performing in ways that exceed the expectations of white women,” said Treva B. Lindsey, a professor of women’s, gender and sexuality studies at Ohio State University. 

Gender policing, or enforcing traditional gender norms and roles through the punishment of those who don’t conform, ignores cultural variations, spectrums of self-expression, gender fluidity and nonbinary identities, said Toni Newman, director of the coalition for justice and equality across movements at the National Minority AIDS Council. And these variations are not exclusive to transgender people. Now, attacks levied against transgender women are being used to attack cisgender women, she said. 

“You’re policing now not only transgender people who transition, but you’re policing straight people,” Newman said. “So now we’re going to start policing masculine women and now we’re going to police feminine men? I mean, where are we going with this?” 

For years, Republican state legislators and conservative media have accused transgender girls in schools of endangering cisgender girls’ safety and taking away their athletic opportunities when they play women’s sports. Despite lawmakers’ inability to provide evidence to back up these claims, 25 states now ban trans students from playing in sports consistent with their gender identity. This legislation has also affected cisgender students, fueling speculation about whether women and girls playing sports look feminine enough. 

In February, a Utah State Board of Education member falsely claimed that a local girl playing for her high school’s basketball team was transgender. The teenager quickly faced a flood of threats and harassment . The school board member, Natalie Cline — who was censured by the state legislature — apologized , saying that the current political environment and “push to normalize transgenderism” had led her to publicly speculate about the student’s gender identity based on her physical appearance. 

“Nobody wants to question if a kid is the gender they say they are. We want to protect children, not hurt them,” Cline wrote on Facebook. 

At the Olympics, Khelif would face the same scrutiny on a much larger scale.

Former President Donald Trump, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, billionaire Elon Musk and author J.K. Rowling all fueled the attacks against Khelif by speculating about her identity and using the moment to amplify transphobic ideas around keeping men out of women’s sports. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) urged for rationality. But that didn’t stop the speculation or insults. 

Khelif’s next opponent, Hungary’s Anna Luca Hamori, shared a meme on her Instagram account of a slender woman in a boxing ring staring down a large male figure with demonic horns ahead of their bout. Khelif defeated Hamori in the quarterfinals. After the fight, the athletes shook hands. Hamori walked away without answering reporters’ questions about her Instagram post. 

Anti-trans rhetoric demands adherence to a strict gender binary and anyone whose looks and behavior place them outside that rigid binary becomes a threat to the ideals of patriarchy and white supremacy, Lindsey said. Ultimately, women of color are the ones most at risk of being targeted for not adhering to fragile notions of gender and unrealistic expectations of femininity, she said. And when these non-conforming women win, that triggers intense backlash. 

To Angel Joy Flores, a transfemme personal trainer and content creator living in Seattle, gender policing would persist even if trans women weren’t brought into the conversation. The issue, she said, is that trans women are an easy scapegoat to amplify an effort to police all women’s bodies. And as anti-trans rhetoric surges and emboldens misogyny, that effort has the potential to move beyond sports. 

“How long until we start to see right-wing politicians become emboldened to start questioning their opponents’ sex and gender?” Flores said in a text message. “How long until that spreads to schools, requiring girls to prove their girlhood to be allowed into bathrooms and certain classrooms?”

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To counter the global vitriol, Khelif’s father felt compelled to show news outlets her birth certificate , where Khelif is listed as female in a country that does not allow trans people to update their personal documents. The IOC, for its part, has been adamant : Khelif is a target of misinformation and politically motivated hate speech. 

Khelif has filed a criminal complaint in France against X, citing Rowling and Musk’s actions as part of widespread cyber-harassment.

Speculation about her identity has largely been based on her sudden disqualification from the 2023 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships. The organization, which was banished from the Olympics last year, claims that she failed unspecified gender eligibility tests. What is known about those tests is that they did not include a testosterone examination, according to the IBA. Khelif — along with Lin Yu-ting, a featherweight boxer from Taiwan, who has also been falsely accused of being transgender — were instead subjected to multiple blood tests . 

The IBA has not disclosed details about these tests, citing private medical information. 

“This woman has competed for a very, very long time in women’s sport against many opponents,” Mark Adams, a spokesperson for the International Olympic Committee (IOC), told reporters at another press conference. “I think if you start working on all suspicions, then we end up very much heading towards a gender testing regime, which is not good for anybody.” 

A 2020 report by Human Rights Watch , detailing nearly 80 years of sex determination testing in sports, found that such tests enforced by other athletics governing bodies have been used to police women of color across the globe. Frequently, those women have what medical professionals call intersex traits — relatively common sex characteristics that fall outside the binary definitions of male or female. Many people live their lives with no awareness of these traits. 

Caster Semenya, the South African middle-distance runner and two-time Olympic champion, was subjected to medical tests at 18 years old by athletic authorities because of the way she looked. Semenya, a woman, was born with high levels of testosterone and XY chromosomes. Running helped her financially support her family. Still, she was told that she would have to undergo surgery or take testosterone-lowering drugs.

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Semenya chose to take the medication, but it made her sick. Yet to keep on competing as a runner, she had to take it for more than six years. 

“I know that some other athletes with conditions similar to mine have been offered this solution. Many are women of color and are from impoverished backgrounds. They see running as their only hope of making a life for themselves and their families. They are intimidated by a system they cannot understand, and they don’t have resources to fight for themselves,” Semenya wrote in a 2023 New York Times essay . 

The people being tested and interrogated over their gender through sex eligibility testing are overwhelmingly women of color, Lindsey said. Black women in the United States and women of color from the global South are particularly targeted — and, advocates say, that obsession with narrowly defining womanhood is fueled by anti-transgender animus. 

For Nick Pham, a trail runner in Portland, seeing the world turn against Khelif was scary to watch as a nonbinary person. Speculations around Khelif’s identity seemed intent on drawing a clear line in the sand between what makes a man and what makes a woman, reinforcing a gender binary that refuses to acknowledge Pham’s existence. 

“This is the kind of thing that makes people afraid to be themselves,” they said. 

When responding to the global outcry against her, Khelif indicated that the hostility she has faced is hostility to women everywhere. 

“Yes, this issue involves the dignity and honor of every woman and female,” she told an Algerian broadcaster after beating Hamori, according to the Associated Press . “The Arab population has known me for years and has seen me box in the IBA that wronged me (and) treated me unfairly, but I have God on my side.”

The worldwide pressure had greatly affected her. In separate remarks, she said she had been subjected to the kind of treatment that “harms human dignity” and called for a stop to bullying athletes, saying: “It can destroy people, it can kill people’s thoughts, spirit and mind. It can divide people.” 

In the ring, after her win against Hamori, Khelif was the one in tears — smiling, in victory and in joy. 

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70 Argumentative Essay Topics About Gender Equality

Gender equality is an extremely debatable topic. Sooner or later, every group of friends, colleagues, or classmates will touch on this subject. Discussions never stop, and this topic is always relevant.

This is not surprising, as our society hasn’t reached 100% equality yet. Pay gaps, victimization, abortion laws, and other aspects remain painful for millions of women. You should always be ready to structure your thoughts and defend your point of view on this subject. Why not practice with our list of essay topics about gender equality?

Our cheap essay writing service authors prepared 70 original ideas for you. Besides, at the end of our article, you’ll find a list of inspirational sources for your essay.

Argumentative Essay Topics About Gender Equality

• Does society or a person define gender?
• Can culturally sanctioned gender roles hurt adolescents’ mental health?
• Who or what defines the concepts of “masculinity” and “femininity” in modern society?
• Should the rules of etiquette be changed because they’ve been created in the epoch of total patriarchy?
• Why is gender equality higher in developed countries? Is equality the cause or the result of the development?
• Are gender stereotypes based on the difference between men’s and women’s brains justified?
• Would humanity be more developed today if gender stereotypes never exited?
• Can a woman be a good politician? Why or why not?
• What are the main arguments of antifeminists? Are they justified?
• Would our society be better if more women were in power?

Analytical Gender Equality Topics

• How do gender stereotypes in the sports industry influence the careers of athletes?
• Social and psychological foundations of feminism in modern Iranian society: Describe women’s rights movements in Iran and changes in women’s rights.
• Describe the place of women in today’s sports and how this situation looked a hundred years ago.
• What changes have American women made in the social and economic sphere? Describe the creation of a legislative framework for women’s empowerment.
• How can young people fix gender equality issues?
• Why do marketing specialists keep taking advantage of gender stereotypes in advertising?
• How does gender inequality hinder our society from progress?
• What social problems does gender inequality cause?
• How does gender inequality influence the self-image of male adolescents?
• Why is the concept of feminism frequently interpreted negatively?

Argumentative Essay Topics About Gender Equality in Art and Literature

• Theory of gender in literature: do male and female authors see the world differently? Pick one book and analyze it in the context of gender.
• Compare and contrast how gender inequality is described in L. Tolstoy’s novel “Anna Karenina” and G. Flaubert’s novel “Madame Bovary.” Read and analyze the mentioned books, distinguish how gender inequality is described, and how the main characters manage this inequality.
• The artificial gender equality and class inequality in the novel “Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley.
• Do modern romance novels for teenagers help to break gender stereotypes, or do they enforce them?
• Gender equality changes through Disney animation films. Analyze the scenarios of Disney animation films from the very beginning. Describe how the overall mood in relation to female characters and their roles has changed.
• Henrik Ibsen touched on the topic of gender inequality in his play “A Doll’s House.” Why was it shocking for a 19th century audience?
• Concepts of gender inequality through examples of fairy tales. Analyze several fairy tales that contain female characters. What image do they have? Do these fairy tales misrepresent the nature of women? How do fairy tales spoil the world view of young girls?
• Why do female heroes rarely appear in superhero movies?
• Heroines of the movie “Hidden Figures” face both gender and racial inequalities. In your opinion, has the American society solved these issues entirely?
• The problem of gender inequality in the novel “The Color Purple” by Alice Walker.

Gender Equality Essay Ideas: Workplace and Employment

• Dress code in the workplace: Does it help to solve the problem of gender inequality, or is it a detriment?
• What kind of jobs are traditionally associated with men and women? How have these associations changed in the last 50 years?
• The pay gap between men and women: is it real?
• How can HR managers overcome gender stereotypes while hiring a new specialist?
• Analyze the concepts of “glass ceiling” and “glass elevator.” Do these phenomena still exist in our society?

Essay Topics About Gender Equality: Religion

• Gender aspects of Christian virtue and purity in the Bible.
• What does the equality of men and women look like from the perspective of Christianity? Can a woman be a pastor?
• Orthodox Judaism: Women and the transformation of their roles in a religious institute. Describe the change in women’s roles in modern Judaism.
• How can secularism help solve the problem of gender inequality in religious societies?
• Is the problem of gender inequality more serious in religious societies?

Compare and Contrast Essay Topics About Gender Equality

• Compare and contrast the problems men and women experience in managerial positions.
• Compare and contrast what progress has been made on gender equality in the USA and Sweden.
• Compare and contrast the social status of women in ancient Athens and Sparta.
• Conduct a sociological analysis of gender asymmetry in various languages. Compare and contrast the ways of assigning gender in two different languages.
• Compare and contrast the portrayal of female characters in 1960s Hollywood films and in modern cinematography (pick two movies). What has changed?

Gender Equality Topics: Definitions

• Define the term “misandry.” What is the difference between feminism and misandry?
• Define the term “feminology.” How do feminologists help to break down prejudice about the gender role of women?
• Define the term “catcalling.” How is catcalling related to the issue of gender inequality?
• Define the term “femvertising.” How does this advertising phenomenon contribute to the resolution of the gender inequality issue?
• Define the term “misogyny.” What is the difference between “misogyny” and “sexism”?

Gender Equality Essay Ideas: History

• The roles of the mother and father through history.
• Define the most influential event in the history of the feminist movement.
• What ancient societies preached matriarchy?
• How did World War II change the attitude toward women in society?
• Woman and society in the philosophy of feminism of the second wave. Think on works of Simone de Beauvoir and Betty Friedan and define what ideas provoked the second wave.

Essay Topics About Gender Equality in Education

• How do gender stereotypes influence the choice of major among high school students?
• Discuss the problems of female education in the interpretation of Mary Wollstonecraft. Reflect on the thoughts of Mary Wollstonecraft on gender equality and why women should be treated equally to men.
• Self-determination of women in professions: Modern contradictions. Describe the character of a woman’s self-determination as a professional in today’s society.
• Should gender and racial equality be taught in elementary school?
• Will sex education at schools contribute to the development of gender equality?

Gender Equality Topics: Sex and Childbirth

• Sexual violence in conflict situations: The problem of victimization of women.
• The portrayal of menstruation and childbirth in media: Now versus twenty years ago.
• How will the resolution of the gender inequality issue decrease the rate of sexual abuse toward women?
• The attitude toward menstruation in different societies and how it influences the issue of gender equality.
• How does the advertising of sexual character aggravate the problem of gender inequality?
• Should advertising that uses sexual allusion be regulated by the government?
• How has the appearance of various affordable birth control methods contributed to the establishment of gender equality in modern society?
• Do men have the right to give up their parental duties if women refuse to have an abortion?
• Can the child be raised without the influence of gender stereotypes in modern society?
• Did the sexual revolution in the 1960s help the feminist movement?

How do you like our gender equality topics? We’ve tried to make them special for you. When you pick one of these topics, you should start your research. We recommend you to check the books we’ve listed below.

Non-Fiction Books and Articles on Gender Equality Topics

• Beecher, C. “The Peculiar Responsibilities of American Women.”
• Connell, R. (2011). “Confronting Equality: Gender, Knowledge and Global Change.”
• Doris H. Gray. (2013). “Beyond Feminism and Islamism: Gender and Equality in North Africa.”
• Inglehart Ronald, Norris Pippa. (2003). “Rising Tide: Gender Equality and Cultural Change Around the World.”
• Mary Ann Danowitz Sagaria. (2007). “Women, Universities, and Change: Gender Equality in the European Union and the United States (Issues in Higher Education).”
• Merrill, R. (1997). “Good News for Women: A Biblical Picture of Gender Equality.”
• Mir-Hosseini, Z. (2013). “Gender and Equality in Muslim Family Law: Justice and Ethics in the Islamic Legal Process.”
• Raymond F. Gregory. (2003). “Women and Workplace Discrimination: Overcoming Barriers to Gender Equality.”
• Rubery, J., & Koukiadaki, A. (2016). “Closing the Gender Pay Gap: A Review of the Issues, Policy Mechanisms and International Evidence.”
• Sharma, A. (2016). “Managing Diversity and Equality in the Workplace.”
• Sika, N. (2011). “The Millennium Development Goals: Prospects for Gender Equality in the Arab World.”
• Stamarski, C. S., & Son Hing, L. S. (2015). “Gender Inequalities in the Workplace: The Effects of Organizational Structures, Processes, Practices, and Decision Makers’ Sexism.”
• Verniers, C., & Vala, J. (2018). “Justifying Gender Discrimination in the Workplace: The Mediating Role of Motherhood Myths.”
• Williams, C. L., & Dellinger, K. (2010). “Gender and Sexuality in the Workplace.”

Literary Works for Your Gender Equality Essay Ideas

• “A Doll’s House” by Henrik Ibsen
• “A Room of One’s Own” by Virginia Woolf
• “Anna Karenina” by Leo Tolstoy
• “Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley
• “ The Awakening” by Kate Chopin
• “The Color Purple” by Alice Walker
• “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood
• “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett
• “The Scarlet Letter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne
• “The Second Sex” by Simone de Beauvoir

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What is gender equality?

Equality between the sexes is a huge part of basic human rights. It means that men and women have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential in all spheres of life.

Today, we still face inequality issues as there is a persistent gap in access to opportunities for men and women.

Women have less access to decision-making and higher education. They constantly face obstacles at the workplace and have greater safety risks. Maintaining equal rights for both sexes is critical for meeting a wide range of goals in global development.

Inequality between the sexes is an interesting area to study so high school, college, and university students are often assigned to write essays on gender topics.

In this article, we are going to discuss the key peculiarities of gender equality essay. Besides, we have created a list of the best essay topic ideas.

What is the specifics of gender equality essay?

Equality and inequality between the sexes are important historical and current social issues which impact the way students and their families live. They are common topics for college papers in psychology, sociology, gender studies.

When writing an essay on equality between the sexes, you need to argue for a strong point of view and support your argument with relevant evidence gathered from multiple sources.

But first, you’d need to choose a good topic which is neither too broad nor too narrow to research.

Research is crucial for the success of your essay because you should develop a strong argument based on an in-depth study of various scholarly sources.

Equality between sexes is a complex problem. You have to consider different aspects and controversial points of view on specific issues, show your ability to think critically, develop a strong thesis statement, and build a logical argument, which can make a great impression on your audience.

If you are looking for interesting gender equality essay topics, here you will find a great list of 100 topic ideas for writing essays and research papers on gender issues in contemporary society.

Should you find that some topics are too broad, feel free to narrow them down.

Powerful gender equality essay topics

Here are the top 25 hottest topics for your argumentative opinion paper on gender issues.

Whether you are searching for original creative ideas for gender equality in sports essay or need inspiration for gender equality in education essay, we’ve got you covered.

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• Analyze gender-based violence in different countries
• Compare wage gap between the sexes in different countries
• Explain the purpose of gender mainstreaming
• Implications of sex differences in the human brain
• How can we teach boys and girls that they have equal rights?
• Discuss gender-neutral management practices
• Promotion of equal opportunities for men and women in sports
• What does it mean to be transgender?
• Discuss the empowerment of women
• Why is gender-blindness a problem for women?
• Why are girls at greater risk of sexual violence and exploitation?
• Women as victims of human trafficking
• Analyze the glass ceiling in management
• Impact of ideology in determining relations between sexes
• Obstacles that prevent girls from getting quality education in African countries
• Why are so few women in STEM?
• Major challenges women face at the workplace
• How do women in sport fight for equality?
• Women, sports, and media institutions
• Contribution of women in the development of the world economy
• Role of gender diversity in innovation and scientific discovery
• What can be done to make cities safer for women and girls?
• International trends in women’s empowerment
• Role of schools in teaching children behaviours considered appropriate for their sex
• Feminism on social relations uniting women and men as groups

Gender roles essay topics

We can measure the equality of men and women by looking at how both sexes are represented in a range of different roles. You don’t have to do extensive and tiresome research to come up with gender roles essay topics, as we have already done it for you.

Have a look at this short list of top-notch topic ideas .

• Are paternity and maternity leaves equally important for babies?
• Imagine women-dominated society and describe it
• Sex roles in contemporary western societies
• Compare theories of gender development
• Adoption of sex-role stereotyped behaviours
• What steps should be taken to achieve gender-parity in parenting?
• What is gender identity?
• Emotional differences between men and women
• Issues modern feminism faces
• Sexual orientation and gender identity
• Benefits of investing in girls’ education
• Patriarchal attitudes and stereotypes in family relationships
• Toys and games of girls and boys
• Roles of men and women in politics
• Compare career opportunities for both sexes in the military
• Women in the US military
• Academic careers and sex equity
• Should men play larger roles in childcare?
• Impact of an ageing population on women’s economic welfare
• Historical determinants of contemporary differences in sex roles
• Gender-related issues in gaming
• Culture and sex-role stereotypes in advertisements
• What are feminine traits?
• Sex role theory in sociology
• Causes of sex differences and similarities in behaviour

Gender inequality research paper topics

Examples of inequality can be found in the everyday life of different women in many countries across the globe. Our gender inequality research paper topics are devoted to different issues that display discrimination of women throughout the world.

Choose any topic you like, research it, brainstorm ideas, and create a detailed gender inequality essay outline before you start working on your first draft.

Start off with making a debatable thesis, then write an engaging introduction, convincing main body, and strong conclusion for gender inequality essay .

• Aspects of sex discrimination
• Main indications of inequality between the sexes
• Causes of sex discrimination
• Inferior role of women in the relationships
• Sex differences in education
• Can education solve issues of inequality between the sexes?
• Impact of discrimination on early childhood development
• Why do women have limited professional opportunities in sports?
• Gender discrimination in sports
• Lack of women having leadership roles
• Inequality between the sexes in work-family balance
• Top factors that impact inequality at a workplace
• What can governments do to close the gender gap at work?
• Sex discrimination in human resource processes and practices
• Gender inequality in work organizations
• Factors causing inequality between men and women in developing countries
• Work-home conflict as a symptom of inequality between men and women
• Why are mothers less wealthy than women without children?
• Forms of sex discrimination in a contemporary society
• Sex discrimination in the classroom
• Justification of inequality in American history
• Origins of sex discrimination
• Motherhood and segregation in labour markets
• Sex discrimination in marriage
• Can technology reduce sex discrimination?

Most controversial gender topics

Need a good controversial topic for gender stereotypes essay? Here are some popular debatable topics concerning various gender problems people face nowadays.

They are discussed in scientific studies, newspaper articles, and social media posts. If you choose any of them, you will need to perform in-depth research to prepare an impressive piece of writing.

• How do gender misconceptions impact behaviour?
• Most common outdated sex-role stereotypes
• How does gay marriage influence straight marriage?
• Explain the role of sexuality in sex-role stereotyping
• Role of media in breaking sex-role stereotypes
• Discuss the dual approach to equality between men and women
• Are women better than men or are they equal?
• Sex-role stereotypes at a workplace
• Racial variations in gender-related attitudes
• Role of feminism in creating the alternative culture for women
• Feminism and transgender theory
• Gender stereotypes in science and education
• Are sex roles important for society?
• Future of gender norms
• How can we make a better world for women?
• Are men the weaker sex?
• Beauty pageants and women’s empowerment
• Are women better communicators?
• What are the origins of sexual orientation?
• Should prostitution be legal?
• Pros and cons of being a feminist
• Advantages and disadvantages of being a woman
• Can movies defy gender stereotypes?
• Sexuality and politics

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5 Powerful Essays Advocating for Gender Equality

Gender equality – which becomes reality when all genders are treated fairly and allowed equal opportunities –  is a complicated human rights issue for every country in the world. Recent statistics are sobering. According to the World Economic Forum, it will take 108 years to achieve gender parity . The biggest gaps are found in political empowerment and economics. Also, there are currently just six countries that give women and men equal legal work rights. Generally, women are only given ¾ of the rights given to men. To learn more about how gender equality is measured, how it affects both women and men, and what can be done, here are five essays making a fair point.

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“Countries With Less Gender Equity Have More Women In STEM — Huh?” – Adam Mastroianni and Dakota McCoy

This essay from two Harvard PhD candidates (Mastroianni in psychology and McCoy in biology) takes a closer look at a recent study that showed that in countries with lower gender equity, more women are in STEM. The study’s researchers suggested that this is because women are actually especially interested in STEM fields, and because they are given more choice in Western countries, they go with different careers. Mastroianni and McCoy disagree.

They argue the research actually shows that cultural attitudes and discrimination are impacting women’s interests, and that bias and discrimination is present even in countries with better gender equality. The problem may lie in the Gender Gap Index (GGI), which tracks factors like wage disparity and government representation. To learn why there’s more women in STEM from countries with less gender equality, a more nuanced and complex approach is needed.

“Men’s health is better, too, in countries with more gender equality” – Liz Plank

When it comes to discussions about gender equality, it isn’t uncommon for someone in the room to say, “What about the men?” Achieving gender equality has been difficult because of the underlying belief that giving women more rights and freedom somehow takes rights away from men. The reality, however, is that gender equality is good for everyone. In Liz Plank’s essay, which is an adaption from her book For the Love of Men: A Vision for Mindful Masculinity, she explores how in Iceland, the #1 ranked country for gender equality, men live longer. Plank lays out the research for why this is, revealing that men who hold “traditional” ideas about masculinity are more likely to die by suicide and suffer worse health. Anxiety about being the only financial provider plays a big role in this, so in countries where women are allowed education and equal earning power, men don’t shoulder the burden alone.

Liz Plank is an author and award-winning journalist with Vox, where she works as a senior producer and political correspondent. In 2015, Forbes named her one of their “30 Under 30” in the Media category. She’s focused on feminist issues throughout her career.

“China’s #MeToo Moment” –  Jiayang Fan

Some of the most visible examples of gender inequality and discrimination comes from “Me Too” stories. Women are coming forward in huge numbers relating how they’ve been harassed and abused by men who have power over them. Most of the time, established systems protect these men from accountability. In this article from Jiayang Fan, a New Yorker staff writer, we get a look at what’s happening in China.

The essay opens with a story from a PhD student inspired by the United States’ Me Too movement to open up about her experience with an academic adviser. Her story led to more accusations against the adviser, and he was eventually dismissed. This is a rare victory, because as Fan says, China employs a more rigid system of patriarchy and hierarchy. There aren’t clear definitions or laws surrounding sexual harassment. Activists are charting unfamiliar territory, which this essay explores.

“Men built this system. No wonder gender equality remains as far off as ever.” – Ellie Mae O’Hagan

Freelance journalist Ellie Mae O’Hagan (whose book The New Normal is scheduled for a May 2020 release) is discouraged that gender equality is so many years away. She argues that it’s because the global system of power at its core is broken.  Even when women are in power, which is proportionally rare on a global scale, they deal with a system built by the patriarchy. O’Hagan’s essay lays out ideas for how to fix what’s fundamentally flawed, so gender equality can become a reality.

Ideas include investing in welfare; reducing gender-based violence (which is mostly men committing violence against women); and strengthening trade unions and improving work conditions. With a system that’s not designed to put women down, the world can finally achieve gender equality.

“Invisibility of Race in Gender Pay Gap Discussions” – Bonnie Chu

The gender pay gap has been a pressing issue for many years in the United States, but most discussions miss the factor of race. In this concise essay, Senior Contributor Bonnie Chu examines the reality, writing that within the gender pay gap, there’s other gaps when it comes to black, Native American, and Latina women. Asian-American women, on the other hand, are paid 85 cents for every dollar. This data is extremely important and should be present in discussions about the gender pay gap. It reminds us that when it comes to gender equality, there’s other factors at play, like racism.

Bonnie Chu is a gender equality advocate and a Forbes 30 Under 30 social entrepreneur. She’s the founder and CEO of Lensational, which empowers women through photography, and the Managing Director of The Social Investment Consultancy.

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Introduction to Gender Equality

In a society, everyone has the right to lead his/her life accordingly without any discrimination. When this state is achieved where all individuals are considered to be equal irrespective of their caste, gender, colour, profession, and status, we call it equality. Equality can also be defined as the situation where every individual has the same rights and equal opportunity to grow and prosper. 

Every individual of society dreams for equal rights and access to resources available at their disposal, but there is a lot of discrimination. This discrimination can be due to cultural differences, geographical differences, the colour of the individual, social status and even gender. The most prevalent discrimination is gender inequality. It is not a localised issue and is limited to only certain spheres of life but is prevalent across the globe. Even in progressive societies and top organisations, we can see many examples of gender bias. 

Gender equality can only be achieved when both male and female individuals are treated similarly. But discrimination is a social menace that creates division. We stop being together and stand together to tackle our problems. This social stigma has been creeping into the underbelly of all of society for many centuries. This has also been witnessed in gender-based cases. Gender inequality is the thing of the past as both men and women are creating history in all segments together.

Gender Equality builds a Nation

In this century, women and men enjoy the same privileges. The perception is changing slowly but steadily. People are now becoming more aware of their rights and what they can do in a free society. It has been found that when women and men hold the same position and participate equally, society progresses exclusively and creates a landmark. When a community reaches gender equality, everyone enjoys the same privileges and gets similar scopes in education, health, occupation, and political aspect. Even in the family, when both male and female members are treated in the same way, it is the best place to grow, learn, and add great value.

A nation needs to value every gender equally to progress at the right place. A society attains better development in all aspects when both genders are entitled to similar opportunities. Equal rights in decision making, health, politics, infrastructure, profession, etc will surely advance our society to a new level. The social stigma of women staying inside the house has changed. Nowadays, girls are equally competing with boys in school. They are also creating landmark development in their respective profession. Women are now seeking economic independence before they get married. It gives them the confidence to stand against oppression and make better decisions for themselves.

The age-old social structure dictated that women need to stay inside the home taking care of all when men go out to earn bread and butter. This has been practised for ages when the world outside was not safe. Now that the time has changed and we have successfully made our environment quite safer, women can step forward, get educated, pursue their passion, bring economic balance in their families, and share the weight of a family with men. This, in a cumulative way, will also make a country’s economy progress faster and better.

Methods to measure Gender Equality

Gender equality can be measured and a country’s growth can be traced by using the following methods.

Gender Development Index (GDI) is a gender-based calculation done similar to the Human Development Index. 

Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM) is a detailed calculation method of the percentage of female members in decision-making roles. 

Gender Equity Index (GEI) considers economic participation, education, and empowerment.

Global Gender Gap Index assesses the level of gender inequality present on the basis of four criteria: economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, political empowerment, health and survival .

According to the Gender Gap Index (GGI), India ranks 140 among 156 participating countries. This denotes that the performance of India has fallen from the previous years, denoting negative growth in terms of closing the gender gap. In the current environment where equality and equal opportunities are considered supreme, this makes India be at a significant disadvantage.

Roadblocks to Gender Equality  

Indian society is still wrecked by such stigmas that dictate that women are meant to manage the home and stay indoors. This is being done for ages, leading to neglect of women in areas like education, health, wealth, and socio-economic fields. 

In addition to that, the dowry system is further crippling society. This ill practice had led to numerous female feticides. It has created a notion that girls are a burden on a family, which is one of the primary reasons a girl child cannot continue her education. Even if they excel in education and become independent, most of them are forced to quit their job as their income is considered a backup source, which is not fair. New-age women are not only independent, but they are confident too. The only thing they demand from society is support, which we should provide them.  

Along with dowry, there is one more burning issue that has a profound impact on women's growth. It is prevalent in all kinds of society and is known as violence. Violence against women is present in one or another form in public and private spaces. Sometimes, violence is accompanied by other burning issues such as exploitation, harassment, and trafficking, making the world unsafe for women. We must take steps to stop this and ensure a safe and healthy place for women.  

Poverty is also one of the major roadblocks towards gender equality. It has led to other malpractices such as child marriage, sale of children, trafficking and child labour, to name a few. Providing equal job opportunities and upliftment of people below the poverty line can help bring some checks onto this.

Initiative Towards Gender Equality

Any kind of discrimination acts as a roadblock in any nation’s growth, and a nation can only prosper when all its citizens have equal rights. Most of the developed countries has comparatively less gender discrimination and provide equal opportunity to both genders. Even the Indian government is taking multiple initiatives to cut down gender discrimination. 

They have initiated a social campaign called “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana” to encourage the education of girl children. Besides this, the government runs multiple other schemes, such as the Women Helpline Scheme, UJJAWALA, National Mission for Empowerment of Women, etc., to generate awareness among the people. Moreover, as responsible citizens, it is our responsibility to spread knowledge on gender discrimination to create a beautiful world for wome n [1] [2] .

FAQs on Gender Equality Essay

1. What Makes Women Unequal to Men?

The social stigmas and beliefs that have been running deeply in the veins of all families make women unequal to men. Women are considered to be a burden by many families and are not provided with the same rights men enjoy in society. We are ill-informed regarding women’s rights and tend to continue age-old practices. This is made worse with social menaces such as the dowry system, child labor, child marriage, etc. Women can gather knowledge, get educated, and compete with men. This is sometimes quite threatening to the false patriarchal society.

2. How can We Promote Gender Equality?

Education is the prime measure to be taken to make society free from such menaces. When we teach our new generation regarding the best social practices and gender equal rights, we can eradicate such menaces aptly. Our society is ill-informed regarding gender equality and rights. Many policies have been designed and implemented by the government. As our country holds the second position in terms of population, it is hard to tackle these gender-based problems. It can only be erased from the deepest point by using education as the prime weapon.

3. Why should Women be Equal to Men?

Women might not be similar to men in terms of physical strength and physiological traits. Both are differently built biologically but they have the same brain and organs to function. Women these days are creating milestones that are changing society. They have traveled to space, running companies, creating history, and making everyone proud. Women are showing their capabilities in every phase and hence, they should be equal to men in all aspects.

4. Mention a few initiatives started by the Indian Government to enable gender equality.

The Indian government has initiated a social campaign called “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana” to encourage girls’ education. Besides this, the government runs multiple other schemes, such as the  Women Helpline Scheme, UJJAWALA, National Mission for Empowerment of Women, etc., to generate awareness among the people.

Essay on Gender Equality

Students are often asked to write an essay on Gender Equality in their schools and colleges. And if you’re also looking for the same, we have created 100-word, 250-word, and 500-word essays on the topic.

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100 Words Essay on Gender Equality

Understanding gender equality.

Gender equality means that all genders have the same rights and opportunities. It’s about respecting everyone, regardless of whether they’re a boy or a girl.

Why is Gender Equality Important?

Gender equality is important because everyone deserves to be treated fairly. It helps us learn from each other and grow as a society. Without it, we miss out on the talents and skills of half the population.

How Can We Achieve Gender Equality?

We can achieve gender equality by treating everyone equally, regardless of their gender. This includes giving everyone the same opportunities in education, work, and life. It’s about fairness and respect.

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250 Words Essay on Gender Equality

Introduction.

Gender equality, a cornerstone of social justice, is more than a fundamental human right. It’s a prerequisite for a sustainable, peaceful, and prosperous world. It calls for equal opportunities and benefits for both men and women, challenging traditional norms that perpetuate inequality.

The Imperative of Gender Equality

Gender equality is not just about fairness but also about harnessing the untapped potential of half the world’s population. It’s about acknowledging the fact that men and women, despite their biological differences, are equally capable of contributing to society. The exclusion or marginalization of any gender hinders societal progress.

Challenges to Gender Equality

Despite strides made, gender inequality persists. Discriminatory laws, gender stereotypes, and institutional biases continue to impede gender equality. Women, for instance, often face wage gaps, underrepresentation in leadership positions, and disproportionate burden of unpaid care work.

The Path to Gender Equality

Achieving gender equality requires systemic changes. It starts with education, promoting gender-sensitive curricula to dismantle harmful stereotypes. Legal reforms are also crucial for ensuring equal rights and opportunities. Additionally, institutions must foster an environment that promotes gender diversity and inclusion.

Gender equality is not a women’s issue, but a human issue. It affects us all. The journey towards gender equality is complex and challenging, but it’s a journey worth taking. As we strive for a more equitable world, we must remember that every step, no matter how small, brings us closer to this goal.

500 Words Essay on Gender Equality

Gender equality, also known as sexual equality or equality of the sexes, is the state of equal ease of access to resources and opportunities, irrespective of gender. It is a critical aspect of a just and democratic society, and its importance cannot be overstated. This essay explores the concept of gender equality, its implications, and the role of society in achieving it.

The Concept of Gender Equality

Implications of gender equality.

Gender equality has far-reaching implications. Economically, it can lead to increased productivity and economic growth. According to the World Economic Forum, reducing the gender gap in employment could result in a GDP increase of up to 16% in some countries. Socially, gender equality can lead to healthier and more educated families, and it can promote peace and reduce violence. Politically, it can lead to more representative and effective governance.

Despite the clear benefits of gender equality, numerous challenges persist. Socio-cultural norms and beliefs often uphold gender inequality, making it difficult to change attitudes and behaviors. Moreover, institutional structures and practices can reinforce gender disparities. For instance, women are often underrepresented in leadership positions, and they are more likely to experience poverty and violence.

The Role of Society in Achieving Gender Equality

In conclusion, gender equality is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of a just and democratic society. It has vast implications for economic growth, social wellbeing, and political effectiveness. While challenges persist, through education, legal reform, and individual action, we can work towards a more equal and just society. The path to gender equality may be long and fraught with obstacles, but it is a journey that we must undertake for the betterment of our society and future generations.

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Gender Equality Essay

Everyone should live as they want in society, and there should be no discrimination. Equality in society is achieved when all people, regardless of their caste, gender, colour, profession, and status rank, are considered equal. Another way to describe equality is that everyone gets the same rights and opportunities to develop and progress forward. Here are a few sample essays on ‘Gender Equality’.

100 Words Essay On Gender Equality

Gender equality is the belief that men and women should be treated and perceived as equals in society, including all areas such as education, employment, and in decision-making positions. It is a fundamental human right and a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world.

Despite significant progress in advancing gender equality, women and girls continue to face barriers and discrimination in many areas of society. This includes the gender pay gap, difficult access to education and employment opportunities, and limited representation in leadership positions. Creating a more equal society benefits everyone, as it leads to greater prosperity and happiness for all. It is important for individuals, communities, and governments to work towards achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls to reach their full potential.

200 Words Essay On Gender Equality

Gender equality is the equal treatment and perception of individuals of all genders in society.

Importance Of Gender Equality

Gender equality is important because it is a fundamental human right and is necessary for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable society. When everyone, regardless of their gender, is treated fairly and has equal opportunities, it can lead to greater prosperity and happiness for all.

Additionally, gender equality can have a positive impact on economic growth and development. When women and girls are able to fully participate and get proper education and employment opportunities, it can lead to increased productivity and innovation. It can also contribute to more balanced and representative decision-making, which can lead to more effective and fair policies and practices.

Furthermore, gender equality is essential for promoting social justice and fairness. When women and girls are marginalized and discriminated against, it can lead to a range of negative outcomes, including poverty, poor health, and reduced opportunities for personal and professional development. Overall, the promotion of gender equality is important for creating a more equal, fair, and just society for all.

Encouraging Gender Equality

Efforts to promote gender equality must involve the active participation and engagement of both men and women. This includes challenging and changing harmful gender norms and stereotypes, and promoting policies and laws that protect and advance the rights of women and girls.

500 Words Essay On Gender Equality

Everyone in the country has the same fundamental freedom to pursue happiness whichever way they see fit. It's possible if people of various backgrounds (race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic class, gender) are treated with respect and dignity. Gender disparity is the most noticeable kind of prejudice. Gender discrimination persists even in many modern nations and calls for immediate action. When men and women are given the same opportunities, we will achieve gender equality. Furthermore, this essay will outline the many issues women encounter due to gender discrimination.

Prevalence Of Gender Inequality

Gender inequality is prevalent in many sectors and areas of society. Some examples include:

Education: Women and girls may face barriers to accessing education, such as lack of resources, cultural or societal barriers, and discrimination.

Employment: Women and girls may face discrimination in the workplace, including lower pay for the same work as men, lack of promotion opportunities, and limited representation in leadership positions.

Health care: Women and girls may face discrimination and inadequate access to quality health care, particularly in areas related to reproductive and sexual health.

Political representation: Women are often underrepresented in political leadership positions and decision-making processes.

Domestic violence: Women and girls may face higher rates of domestic violence and abuse, and may lack adequate protection and support from the justice system.

Media and advertising: Women and girls are often portrayed in stereotypical and objectifying ways in the media and advertising, which can reinforce harmful gender norms and stereotypes.

Gender inequality is a widespread issue that affects many areas of society, and it is important to work towards promoting gender equality in all sectors.

How India Can Achieve Gender Equality

Achieving gender equality in India will require a multi-faceted approach that involves addressing social norms and stereotypes, strengthening laws and policies, increasing women's representation in leadership positions, promoting women's economic empowerment, and improving access to health care.

Address social norms and stereotypes: It is important to challenge and change harmful gender norms and stereotypes that contribute to gender inequality. This can be done through education campaigns and programs that promote gender equality and challenge traditional gender roles.

Strengthen laws and policies: India can work to strengthen laws and policies that protect and advance the rights of women and girls, such as laws against domestic violence and discrimination, and policies that promote equal pay for equal work and access to education and employment.

Increase women's representation in leadership positions: India can work to increase the representation of women in leadership positions, including in politics, business, and other sectors, to ensure that women have a stronger voice in decision-making processes.

Promote women's economic empowerment: Providing women with access to education, employment, and financial resources can help to empower them and enable them to fully participate in society.

Improve access to health care: Ensuring that women and girls have access to quality health care, including reproductive and sexual health care, is essential for promoting gender equality.

My Experience

I remember one time when I was working as an intern at a small consulting firm. At the end of my internship, I was offered a full-time position. However, when I received the offer letter, I noticed that my male colleagues who were also being offered full-time positions had been offered a higher salary than me, even though we had all performed the same job duties during our internships.

I was frustrated and felt that I was being treated unfairly because of my gender. I decided to bring this issue to the attention of my supervisor, and after some negotiation, I was able to secure a salary that was equal to that of my male colleagues.

This experience taught me the importance of advocating for myself and not accepting inequality, and it also made me more aware of the ways in which gender bias can manifest in the workplace. I believe that it is important for individuals to speak up and take action when they see instances of gender inequality, and for organizations to make a conscious effort to promote gender equality and fairness in all aspects of their operations.

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Gender Equality Has Been an

This does not mean, however, that money is not important, because having enough money for female recruitment and scholarships allows many more women to excel at sports programs at many different colleges and universities. Some female coaches have also encountered difficulties when they speak out about perceived wrongdoing when it comes to the distribution of money (Fish, D1). Even though Title IX required gender equity, there are many places where this has not happened and women are still concerned with punishment if they complain. Since Title IX has not been enforced in many schools across the country this has made many people wonder whether there will ever be equity when it comes to gender, race, and other issues, and this problem is not just for colleges and universities. It also extends to high schools and middle schools as well, where children should be taught that everyone is equal and deserves to…...

mla Works Cited Fish, Mike. 1998, September 21. "Women in sports: growing pains." The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, D1.

Gender Equality in the Community

Gender equality is not just a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world. The concept of gender equality entails equal access to opportunities and resources for individuals regardless of their gender, and it challenges the stereotypes and norms that perpetuate discrimination and inequality. In my community, much like in many parts of the world, the pursuit of gender equality is ongoing, characterized by triumphs in some areas and persistent challenges in others. For instance, education has been a significant battleground for gender equality, showing promising strides toward parity. In my community, both male and female students are now equally represented in primary and secondary education, thanks in part to policies and programs aimed at encouraging girls education and retention (UNESCO, 2018). School curricula have been adapted to remove gender biases, and scholarships have been specifically tailored to support girls who are at risk of…...

mla References 1. UNESCO. (2018). Education: From access to equality. UNESCO. Retrieved from   https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000261464  2. International Labour Organization (ILO). (2021). Women at work: Trends 2021. ILO. 3. World Bank. (2019). Women, Business and the Law 2019: A Decade of Reform. World Bank Group. 4. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). (2017). The Pursuit of Gender Equality: An Uphill Battle. OECD Publishing.

Gender Equality in the United States Netherlands and Indonesia

This paper will examine variations in gender inequality based on educational levels (and, subsequently, approximately on socioeconomic status) in case of the following three countries: America, Indonesia and the Netherlands, which are characterized by highly disparate female employment, societal welfare and family policies and circumstance. For every country, female hourly pay rates and employment rates for distinct educational levels are compared, besides work hours and employment rates for males with the same educational level. It is broadly hypothesized female employment increases with higher educational qualification; increased employment of qualified females results in improved gender equality in terms of pay, housework and job (Evertsson, England and Reci). How is employment anticipated to differ with educational level among females? The conflicting factors of income and opportunity cost have been put forward by economic theory. Better educated females can earn more. Therefore, for such women, opportunity costs linked to unemployment (i.e., the monetary loss…...

mla Bibliography Cohen, Philip N., and Suzanne M. Bianchi. “Marriage, Children, and Women’s Employment: What Do We Know?” Monthly Labor Review (1999): 122:22–31. Esping-Andersen, Go¨sta. “Three Worlds of Welfare Capitalism.” Cambridge: Policy Press (1990). Evertsson, Marie, et al. \\"Is Gender Inequality Greater at Lower or Higher Educational Levels? Common Patterns in the Netherlands, Sweden, and the United States.\\" Oxford University Press (2009): 210–241. Garcia, Marisa, et al. \\"Women’s Workforce participation in Malaysia and Indonesia.\\" Nathan Associates Inc. (?2015). Lewis, Jane. “Gender and the Development of Welfare Regimes.” Journal of European Social Policy (1992): 2:159–73. Lewis, Jane, and Susanna Giullari. “The Adult Worker Model Family and Gender Equality: Principles to Enable the Valuing and Sharing of Care.” In Gender and Social Policy in a Global Context: Uncovering the Gendered Structure of ‘the Social, eds. S. Razavi, and S. Hassim, 173–192. New York: Palgrave Macmillan (2006). Misra, Joya, Michelle J. Budig, and Stephanie Moller. “Reconciliation Policies and the Effects of Motherhood on Employment, Earnings and Poverty.” Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis (2007): 9:135– 55. Morgan, Kimberly J. Working Mothers and the Welfare State. Religion and the Politics of Work-Family Policies in Western Europe and the United States. Stanford: Stanford University Press (2006).

Gender Equality in Japan

Japanese omen Gender Inequality in Japan Social change is often slow. This is especially true concerning the shift of traditional gender roles in any society. Historically, however, once these roles do begin to change, women in specific seem to bear the brunt of the stress that these changes necessarily cause. Indeed, a vacuum seems to form where old societal rules once stood, and it is often women that find themselves unsure, unsupported, and floundering in the new, uncertain reality. In specific, the rapid changes that have occurred in Japanese society are an excellent example of this phenomenon, for changes in the roles of Japanese women -- where independent dreams, work, and identities are becoming more and more acceptable in theory, nonetheless still leave them charged with the full and untempered gender burdens of centuries past -- burdens of the "good wife," mother, and woman. In short, they are left with an impossible…...

mla Works Cited Daiwa Foundation. Gender, Equality and Family Life: Social and Policy Issues Facing Women in Japan. 21 February, 2003. Retrieved from Web site on April 15, 2004   http://www.daiwa-foundation.org.uk/_pdf/Iwao%20transcript.pdf  Jones, Randall S. Japan's Aging Population. The OECD Observer. No. 209. Dec/Jan. 1997. Retrieved from Web site on April 15, 2004 http://216.239.57.104/search?q=cache:mNpDcPsBFlwJ:www1.oecd.org/publications/observer/209/034-035a.pdf+%22Japan%22+and+%22average+age%22+population&hl=en&ie=UTF-8 Kadri, Francoise. "Childless Japan." Retrieved from Web site on April 15, 2004   http://www.thingsasian.com/goto_article/article.2268.html  Kakuchi, Suvendrini. "Japan: Still a long way from gender equality." Asian Times Online. 6 June, 2000. Retrieved from Web site on April 15, 2004 http://www.atimes.com/japan-econ/BF06Dh01.html

Gender Equality in My Community

A Path Toward Progress In the tapestry of our community, gender equality is an intricate thread that weaves together the fabric of social justice and individual empowerment. As citizens, we have a collective responsibility to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their biological sex, have equal opportunities and rights in our society (World Economic Forum, 2021). One aspect of gender equality in my community is the equal access to education for boys and girls. This is crucial for breaking down gender stereotypes and ensuring that individuals have the skills and knowledge to succeed in life. In schools, girls and boys are encouraged to pursue subjects that traditionally may have been seen as appropriate for only one gender (United Nations, 2015). This approach fosters a culture of respect and equality, while also preparing our youth for a diverse and competitive world. Equally important is the economic empowerment of women. In our community, there are…...

mla References Catalyst. (2020). The Catalyst Census: Women Board Directors 2020. Retrieved from   https://catalyst.org/research/catalyst-census-women-board-directors-2020/  Crenshaw, K. (1989). Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex: A Black Feminist Critique of Antidiscrimination Doctrine, Feminist Theory and Antiracist Politics. University of Chicago Legal Forum, 1989(1), 139-167. Hegewisch, A. (2019). Challenging Stereotypes: Boys and Gender Equality. UN Women. Retrieved from   https://www.unwomen.org/en /news/stories/2019/1/op-ed-challenging-stereotypes-boys-and-gender-equality International Labour Organization. (2019). Women in Business and Management: Gaining Momentum in Entrepreneurship. Retrieved from https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/women-at-work/WCMS_719014/lang--en/index.htm

Gender Equality and Inequality in Parenting

Gendered Power and Parenting Parenting styles can be incredibly diverse and come in many different ways. Many of us who are parents recognize a lot of the decisions we make as reflections of our own parents. For better or worse, our parenting styles have been greatly influenced by our parents, our culture, and our society. This paper aims to focus on some of the scholarly work that has been done in order to analyze different parenting styles, and also to observe the influences of the parental behavior on the child. How do the article journals compare and contrast to the class readings? Two separate child-care models were discussed in the first article. There is the more traditional approach in which the mother takes on the majority of the child-care responsibility while the father steps back and focuses on being a provider. The second model shows an equal collaboration between both partners in child-raising.…...

mla Bibliography Allen, K.R., Llyod, S.A., & Few, A.L. (2009). Reclaiming feminist theory, method and praxis for family studies. In S.A. Llyod, A.L. Few, & K.R. Allen (Eds.), Handbook of feminist family studies. (pp. 3-17). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Bermudez, M., Hunter, L., Stinson, M., & Abrams, B. (2014). I Am Not Going to Lose My Kids to the Streets: Meanings and Experiences of Motherhood Among Mexican-Origin Women. Journal of Family Issues, 3-27. Bornstein, M.H., & Cote, L.R. (2003). Cultural and parenting cognitions in acculturating cultures: 2. Patterns of prediction and structural coherence. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 34, 350-373 Chao, R.K. (2000). The parenting of immigrant Chinese and Euro- American mothers: Relations between parenting styles, socialization goals, and parental practices. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 21, 233-248

Global Issue Women's Rights and Gender Equality

Women's ights Although women have seen substantial progress as a group in the United States due to the women's rights movement, globally women still struggle to attain parity with men, particularly in the resource-poor developing world. Although women have assumed politically prominent leadership positions in the U.S., Germany, Canada, and other major national powerhouses, overall, females have struggled to attain parity with men in the world community as a whole. Globally, women make up "just 17% of parliamentarians" and "over the past 25 years only 1 in 40 women were peace agreement signatories" (Inequality statistics. 2014 Womankind Worldwide). There are significant health disparities regarding women's health: for example, "99% of maternal deaths occur in developing countries, with women continuing to die of pregnancy-related causes at the rate of one a minute" and while "women produce up to 80% of food in developing countries" they are "more likely to be hungry than…...

mla References Abbate, L. What causes the feminization of poverty? World Politics. Retrieved from: http://www.mtholyoke.edu/~abbat22l/classweb/feminizationofpoverty/causes.htm Aikman, S., Halai, A., & Rubagiza, J. (2011). Conceptualising gender equality in research on education quality. Comparative Education, 47(1), 45-60. doi: 10.2307/25800033 Eastin, J., & Prakash, A. (2013). ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GENDER EQUALITY: Is There a Gender Kuznets Curve? World Politics, 65(1), 156-186. doi: 10.2307/42002201

Standards of Gender Equality Are

(2003, p. 136) Other manifestations of kastom also indicate the concept's gender-related impact on a modern Pacific state. For example, Gregor and Tuzin (2001) cite the kastom communities of South Pentecost as a good example of how male-dominated societal practices have been used to maintain the status quo. Described by Gregor and Tuzin as "a tiny traditionalist enclave in a pervasively Christian country," these authors report that "there are still tenacious patterns of sexual segregation -- exclusivist men's houses, or mal, separate from the household im and commensal separation therein, with men's and women's cooking fires" in South Pentecost (2001, p. 178). These long-held beliefs that have assigned Vanuatun men the long end of the social stick have somewhat morphed the original kastom concept into a more modern version that remains centered on protected the status quo. In this regard, Gregor and Tuzin emphasize that, "Such gendered patterns of spatiality…...

mla References Colchester, C. 2003 Clothing the Pacific. Oxford, England: Berg. Gregor, T.A. & Tuzin, D. 2001 Gender in Amazonia and Melanesia: An Exploration of the Comparative Method. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press. Kapferer, B. 2003 Beyond Rationalism: Rethinking Magic, Witchcraft, and Sorcery. New York: Berghahn Books.

Gender Equity in the Workplace

Gender Equality: The United States versus the United Kingdom Introduction The United Kingdom is often called the mother country of the United States. However, in some ways, the countries still differ, including in their measures of gender equality. Perhaps the most notable example can be found in the leadership of the United Kingdom. Unlike the US, the UK has already had a female head of state, in the form of Prime Ministers Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May, and before that the UK was led by female monarchs as heads of state. The US has lacked such a female figurehead at such a prominent position, though Hillary Clinton did come close to securing the White House in 2016, and several female Congresswomen have risen to prominent positions, such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar. Presidential hopeful Joe Biden has said on record that he will pick a female VP as his running mate,…...

mla References Codina, N., & Pestana, J. V. (2019). Time Matters Differently in Leisure Experience for Men and Women: Leisure Dedication and Time Perspective. International journal of environmental research and public health, 16(14), 2513. Covert, B. (2018). What the US can learn from Britain on equal pay. The New Republic. Retrieved from:   Gray. E. (2015). How the British suffragettes radicalized American women. Time. Retrieved from:  https://time.com/4084759/how-british suffragettes-radicalized-american-women/  Maybin, S. (2016). Four ways the gender pay gap isn't all it seems. Retrieved from  https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-37198653  Porter, J. (2014). The gender leisure gap: Why women are losing their time to just chill out. Retrieved from  https://www.fastcompany.com/3034205/the-gender-leisure-gap-why-women-are-losing-their-time-to-just-chill-out  United Kingdom. (2020). European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). Retrieved from:https://eige.europa.eu/gender mainstreaming/countries/united-kingdom Van Voris, J. (1996). Carrie Chapman Catt: A Public Life. New York City: Feminist Press at CUNY. https://newrepublic.com/article/147882/us-can-learn-britain-equal-pay 

Womens Rights Movemement Today

Introduction The women's rights movement today is a powerful and influential force that continues to fight for gender equality and justice in all aspects of society. From reproductive rights to equal pay, women around the world are coming together to demand a more equitable and inclusive world. In recent years, the MeToo movement has shed light on the pervasive issue of sexual harassment and assault in various industries, leading to a call for accountability and systemic change. Women are no longer staying silent about their experiences and are demanding that perpetrators be held responsible for their actions. Additionally, the fight for reproductive rights and bodily autonomy remains a central issue for women's rights activists. Access to safe and legal abortion, contraception, and comprehensive healthcare services are essential for women to have control over their own bodies and to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. Moreover, the gender pay gap continues to be…...

mla References \"Global Gender Gap Report 2020.\" World Economic Forum, 2020,   http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_GGGR_2020.pdf . National Organization for Women.   https://now.org/  Time\'s Up Now. https://timesupnow.org/ Legal Momentum. \"Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).\"   https://www.legalmomentum.org/history-vawa

Guaranteeing Equal Pay for Women

More than 30 years ago, the United Nations (UN) held the first Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women known as CEDAW (Ramdas, Janus, 2011). Since that time, nearly every single member nation of the UN has shown its support for the convention by ratifying the treaty associated with the convention and resolving to work with other member nations to ensure that gender equality is reached across the entire globe. What is surprising, however, is that the U.S. is not one of the member nations to support CEDAW. It is one of only 6 of the 191 UN member nations to have yet to ratify CEDAW. For more than three decades, the U.S. has failed to sign on to the treaty, while so many other countries around the world have acted with conviction to end gender discrimination. The story in the U.S. is one where discrimination…...

mla References Gould, E., Shieder, J., Geier, K. (2016). What is the gender pay gap and is it real? Retrieved from   Holmes, K., Corley, D. (2017). International approaches to closing the gender wage gap. Retrieved from  https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/women/reports/2017/04/04/429825/international-approaches-closing-gender-wage-gap/  Ramdas, K., Janus, K. (2011). Ratifying women’s rights. Retrieved from  https://www.hoover.org/research/ratifying-womens-rights  Sommers, C. (2011). Feminism by treaty. Retrieved from  https://www.hoover.org/research/feminism-treaty http://www.epi.org/publication/what-is-the-gender-pay-gap-and-is-it-real/ 

Deeds Not Words Emotional Appeals and Argumentation Theory in the Suffragette Movement

The Women's Movement and the Right to Vote in England Who Led the Suffragettes in England in the 20th Century Introduction After release from prison for militant suffragette activities (breaking windows, burning buildings), Christabel Pankhurst gave England to know that she was in no way mollified or subdued. Her recording of a speech asserting that now is the time for women to have the right to vote was made and disseminated and will serve as the text for analysis in this paper. The women’s suffragette movement of the early 20th century was pivotal in signaling a change in the political tide; it ushered in a new era for women’s rights, representation and social and political status. It set the wheels in motion for the subsequent waves of feminism and woman’s empowerment that swept across the Atlantic to the US. The movement was helmed and steered by a group of women who understood that…...

mla Works Cited Altman, Dennis. "Discontents: Identity, politics, institutions." Griffith Review 57 (2017): 80. Burke, Kenneth. A Rhetoric of Motives. University of California Press, 1969. Goffman, Erving. Frame Analysis. Penguin, 1975. Laible, Deborah, et al. "Maternal sensitivity and effortful control in early childhood as predictors of adolescents’ adjustment: The mediating roles of peer group affiliation and social behaviors." Developmental psychology 52.6 (2016): 922. Kim, Claire Heeryung, et al. "Political identity, preference, and persuasion." Social Influence 13.4 (2018): 177-191. McLuhan, Marshall. Understanding Media, critical edition, edited by W.Terrence. Gordon. Berkeley, California: Gingko Press, 2013. Pankhurst, Christabel. “Speech.”   https://www.bl.uk/learning/timeline/item126861.html

Political Correctness and Society

society without families, the basic needs of people in that society would have to be addressed by the State or whatever authority or system of government is in place. Children would be cared for by administrators put in place by the governing authority, whether chosen on a local scale -- by the community -- or at a much larger centralized level. Training and values would be instilled through state-run education systems, and the child's need for love and care would have to be fulfilled through surrogacy, with peers and/or guardians put in place to provide the emotional and cognitive stimuli associated with love/care. Parents would meet the needs of their growing children by supplying them with basic necessities (food, shelter, clothing) but would have no say in education, love, affection, interaction, etc. -- normal actions associated with family life. The types of adults that this society would create would…...

Gender Equality in Arabia

Gender Equality in the Gulf Problem Description Historically, there has been a marked dearth of gender equality and women’s empowerment in the countries compromising the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which include Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. There are a number of reasons responsible for this situation. Firstly, these countries are all predominantly Muslim. Traditional gender roles (and stereotypes) largely exist in Islam and in countries which adhere to this faith as their national religion. Women are supposed to remain covered up in their raiment and relegated to domestic roles. The problem is that women account for approximately 50 percent of the population in the GCC countries, yet only constitute approximately 25 percent of the labor force in those countries (World Bank). Therefore, these countries are disadvantageously affected in certain aspects of economics and society because of the lack of female contributions in both of these areas. Literature…...

Gender-Based Sexual Inequality Gender Equality

" Conclusion: The gender-based sexual double standard is logically indefensible on any level. Piercing the thin veil of justifications offered supporting it requires little more than substitution of the identity of the subjects in any hypothetical or analogy based on the premise. Nevertheless, it persists throughout most of American culture, and sadly, its manifestations in the Western World are infinitely more benign than the cruelty it inspires elsewhere. Ultimately, its roots lie both in the usefulness of rationalization for justifying the truly immoral pursuit of sexual conquests by deception, and (likely) male psychological fears of sexual inadequacy whose details far exceed the scope of this essay. eferences Baker, ., Elliston, F. (1998) Philosophy & Sex. Buffalo: Prometheus Committee on the College Student, Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry. (1966). Sex and the College Student. New York: Atheneum Geddes, D.P. (1954) an Analysis of the Kinsey eports on Sexual behavior in the Human Male and Female. New York:…...

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• Gender Issues: Femininity and Masculinity Depiction of the Portuguese visitors to Benin by artist in the 16th century clearly emphasizes on that exclusion of women and the embrace of masculinity.
• Gender Issues: Education and Feminism These experiences in many times strongly affects the individual’s understanding, reasoning, action about the particular issue in contention In this work two issues of great influence and relevance to our societies are discussed.
• Gender-Based Violence in India: Issues and Solutions According to the pioneers of the campaign, every person can embrace the best practices in order to deal with gender-based violence.
• Gender Inequality as a Global Issue This essay will examine some of the causes that affect the gap in the treatment of men and women, and its ramifications, particularly regarding developing countries.
• Gender Issues in Eastern Religions Coontz discusses these issues from the context of economic status of the American women and their limited role in society at the time.
• Gender Issues in the New Testament However, such attempts in the church are met with resistance and even use of the Bible verses to disapprove of women’s role in the leadership. The modern church needs to be progressive and allow women […]
• Gender Issues in the School Environment Studies show that the school does not convene the needs of a child in the way that is expected because of the narrower understanding of the terms masculinity and femininity.
• Gender, Age and Racial Inequality Issues Despite a significant progress of developed European countries in that sphere, the childcare in the U.S.is considered more of a woman matter, thus a mother ends up having two jobs: first, the one where she […]
• Gender Issues in the Movie “The Accused” by J. Kaplan Diffusion of responsibility could be used to explain his action in that Kurt’s action was as a result of the negative influence by his male counterparts who shouted to him that he holds Sarah down, […]
• Supporting Female Victims of Domestic Violence and Abuse: NGO Establishment The presence of such a model continues to transform lives and make it easier for more women to support and provide basic education to their children.
• Gender Issues of Equality and Representation in the K-12 Education System This paper examines the gender issues of equality and representation in the K-12 education system and gives out the major findings based on the observed trends from the structured study of literature in the area.
• Comparing Liberation Discourses: Women’s and Gay/Lesbian Movements in the US and Latin America One of the major similarities between the liberation of women and gay/lesbian movements was the desire to change people’s mindsets.
• The Issue of Gender Inequality Reflection Unfortunately, in the opinion of many, inequality in their treatment is even more pronounced, forming a third group from such persons in addition to binary people and positioning them at the end of the list.
• Issues of Sex and Gender in Society Today: Equal Pay Over time, laws in the form of the Equal Rights Act of 1963, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Discrimination in Hiring Act of 1967 came into being.
• Crimes and Victimization: Gender Issues Generally, a common way to perceive the dynamic between men and women in the context of crime and deviance underestimates women’s capacity to be self-sufficient and expects to see the predator-prey relationships between the genders.
• The Issue of Transgender in Sporting Activities Transgender women’s increased body strength and mass make it unfair for them to compete with cisgender women in the same sporting categories. The IOC sets the recommended testosterone level for transgender women to participate in […]
• The Issue of Gender Inequality After Covid-19 To date, the role of women in society has increased many times over, both in the economic, social, and political spheres of public life.
• American Movies: Racial and Gender Issues Peel corrects for the Obama era and takes the situation to the point of absurdity – Rose’s parents and their friends, elderly rich whites, go out of their way to show their openness. The film’s […]
• Gender Gap Issues: Case Study This area of the analysis will draw on experiences related to the use of the transformative leadership style in promoting reform in the education sector and the role that educational leadership plays in influencing its […]
• Gender Issues in the Law and Order Arena This is therefore an analysis of the gender issues that affect the service providers and especially of the female gender during their duty of service in the law and order arena by critically looking at […]
• Gender Issue in Büchner’s Woyzeck One of the reasons supporting this claim is the choice and use of characters in this play. The author uses a male to be the main character in the play.
• Gender and Racial Issues as Portrayed by P. Mcintosh and S. Farough Despite acknowledging the fact that the white males also experience some of the things that the others do, he blames society for failing to eradicate the default existence of racial and gender superiority.
• Gender Issue in Choosing and Hiring Candidates in the Healthcare Organization The issue of gender may therefore be a good consideration in hiring candidates to fill certain vacancies in the healthcare organizations.
• Gender Issues in International Relations So the practices and protection of human rights depend largely upon the type of political system in place and the willingness of the people to support that political system.
• Women in Developing Countries: Globalization, Liberalization, and Gender Equality Owing to issues of gender, the voices of women in developing countries are never heard when it comes to the creation of trade agreements and policies or in their negotiations.
• Issues Surrounding Gender Inequality in the Workplace The main objective of the constructionist point of view is that it is aimed at uncovering how the individuals and the groups tend to participate in the creation of their perceptions of gender and women […]
• Sexuality and Gender Issues: One and the Same? People and media often state that sex and gender are the same issues and that a person can be identified as either male or female.
• Institutions and Gender Discrimination Issues In addition, parents buy clothes and toys that reflect gender issues in society and this contributes to the development of gendered stereotypes.
• Sociology Issues: Language, Culture and Gender Sociology is, understandably enough, rendered as a study of society, i.e, the analysis of the links between the members of a society, the roles and functions of these members, and the relationships between them.
• Diversity Organizations and Gender Issues in the US A lot has changed with regard to the status of women in the United States in the recent past. In the past, GLBT people had no say in society and in other parts of the […]
• Gender Equality Issues in the Workplace Environment Hence, the gathering of information to validate the allegations is central to the resolution of the gender issue in the case study.
• Gender Equality: Plan to Address the Issue The vice president of administration and finance should use a powerful plan to address the issues affecting the institution. To begin with, I will use a powerful plan to address the issues affecting different female […]
• Gender Issues and Sexuality: Social Perspective and Distinction It is rather interesting to note that society today has such a well-established preconception regarding genders that when presented with alternatives to such established norms the result has been subject to confusion, disdain, at times […]
• Gender and Bullying Issues in Nursing A lack of tolerance for workplace harassment and bullying is likely to lead to the deterioration of the situation and further misunderstanding and tension in an organization.
• Race, Gender, and Sexuality Issues in Sports On balance, it is possible to note that the world of sports can be characterized by such features as white and masculine dominance.
• Hormone Therapy: Human Sexuality and Gender Issues For as long as we have reasons to suspect the opposite, I suggest prior evaluation as a necessary element of hormone therapy access.
• Gender and Leadership Issues in Education The specified step will require the use of a different leadership strategy; particularly, the adoption of the transformative approach that will help alter the behavioral patterns of the learners should be suggested.
• Japanese Geisha and Gender Identity Issues The paper notes that geisha women/girls pamper male egos and thus play a role in upholding the status quo where the male gender is perceived as stronger than the female gender.
• Gender, Race and Class Issues in Education Learning process functions in a dynamic but systematic process that is greatly influenced by the main objective, sub objectives, and the environment in which learners are subjected to in the process of knowledge acquisition.
• Gender Equality and Globalization’ Issues Since the world policies adopt a new progressive direction, the idea of gender equality enters the category of the ultimate Millennium development goals.
• Gender Equity Issues in Work Practices The best way to proceed with the gathering of information is to arrange for individual discussions with members of the leadership team to discuss the allegations and core issues and values involved.
• Social Issues: Gender Segregation The Code recognizes the “inherent dignity and worth of every person and to provide for equal rights and opportunities without discrimination”.
• Addressing Issues of Gender and Sexuality Men have dominated issues of leadership and this has lead to wide gender gap between men and women in the society.
• Gender Issue and the Feminist Movement Nevertheless, the peculiarities of the relations between heterosexual parents and the division of their roles in families can influence greatly the child’s perception of the gender roles in the future.
• Gender Issues and Post-Colonialist Mood in Supernova Dewi, however, does not interpret the given statement as the fact that knowledge is the source of power and power is the source of knowledge. The depth and palette of emotions that a single phrase […]
• Inequality as a Gender Issue in the Workplace However, at the turn of the 20th century there was a rapid wave of social change that began to recognize and appreciate the role of a woman as an equal contributor to society, therefore, women […]
• Addressing Gender-based Issues at the Work Place In order to successfully supervise across the gender divide in the work place, the supervisors in any organization should put the gender disparities into consideration.
• Gender Issues and Feminist Movement There are much irony and repetition in Brady’s essay the author tries to resemble the style of a small child speaking about his wife and a family to compare his cognition and considerations with the […]
• Analysis of Gender Issues in the Media The message in the advertisement simply showed that women are able to control men by using their bodies in a certain way.
• Modern Gender Issues: Women in the Society The critique of women’s position in society and culture goes back to the writings of Mary Wollonstonecraft in a publication entitled ‘a vindication of the rights of women, Stuart Mill “the subjugation of women” and […]
• Why Is Gender an Important Issue?
• What Are Gender Issues in Education?
• What Are Some Gender Issues in the Workplace?
• How Does Gender Role Affect Society?
• What Causes Gender Roles to Change?
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100 Gender Research Topics For Academic Papers

Gender research topics are very popular across the world. Students in different academic disciplines are often asked to write papers and essays about these topics. Some of the disciplines that require learners to write about gender topics include:

Sociology Psychology Gender studies Business studies

When pursuing higher education in these disciplines, learners can choose what to write about from a wide range of gender issues topics. However, the wide range of issues that learners can research and write about when it comes to gender makes choosing what to write about difficult. Here is a list of the top 100 gender and sexuality topics that students can consider.

Controversial Gender Research Topics

Do you like the idea of writing about something controversial? If yes, this category has some of the best gender topics to write about. They touch on issues like gender stereotypes and issues that are generally associated with members of a specific gender. Here are some of the best controversial gender topics that you can write about.

• How human behavior is affected by gender misconceptions
• How are straight marriages influenced by gay marriages
• Explain the most common sex-role stereotypes
• What are the effects of workplace stereotypes?
• What issues affect modern feminism?
• How sexuality affects sex-role stereotyping
• How does the media break sex-role stereotypes
• Explain the dual approach to equality between women and men
• What are the most outdated sex-role stereotypes
• Are men better than women?
• How equal are men and women?
• How do politics and sexuality relate?
• How can films defy gender-based stereotypes
• What are the advantages of being a woman?
• What are the disadvantages of being a woman?
• What are the advantages of being a man?
• Discuss the disadvantages of being a woman
• Should governments legalize prostitution?
• Explain how sexual orientation came about?
• Women communicate better than men
• Women are the stronger sex
• Explain how the world can be made better for women
• Discuss the future gender norms
• How important are sex roles in society
• Discuss the transgender and feminism theory
• How does feminism help in the creation of alternative women’s culture?
• Gender stereotypes in education and science
• Discuss racial variations when it comes to gender-related attitudes
• Women are better leaders
• Men can’t survive without women

This category also has some of the best gender debate topics. However, learners should be keen to pick topics they are interested in. This will enable them to ensure that they enjoy the research and writing process.

Interesting Gender Inequality Topics

Gender-based inequality is witnessed almost every day. As such, most learners are conversant with gender inequality research paper topics. However, it’s crucial to pick topics that are devoid of discrimination of members of a specific gender. Here are examples of gender inequality essay topics.

• Sex discrimination aspects in schools
• How to identify inequality between sexes
• Sex discrimination causes
• The inferior role played by women in relationships
• Discuss sex differences in the education system
• How can gender discrimination be identified in sports?
• Can inequality issues between men and women be solved through education?
• Why are professional opportunities for women in sports limited?
• Why are there fewer women in leadership positions?
• Discuss gender inequality when it comes to work-family balance
• How does gender-based discrimination affect early childhood development?
• Can sex discrimination be reduced by technology?
• How can sex discrimination be identified in a marriage?
• Explain where sex discrimination originates from
• Discuss segregation and motherhood in labor markets
• Explain classroom sex discrimination
• How can inequality in American history be justified?
• Discuss different types of sex discrimination in modern society
• Discuss various factors that cause gender-based inequality
• Discuss inequality in human resource practices and processes
• Why is inequality between women and men so rampant in developing countries?
• How can governments bridge gender gaps between women and men?
• Work-home conflict is a sign of inequality between women and men
• Explain why women are less wealthy than men
• How can workplace gender-based inequality be addressed?

After choosing the gender inequality essay topics they like, students should research, brainstorm ideas, and come up with an outline before they start writing. This will ensure that their essays have engaging introductions and convincing bodies, as well as, strong conclusions.

Amazing Gender Roles Topics for Academic Papers and Essays

This category has ideas that slightly differ from gender equality topics. That’s because equality or lack of it can be measured by considering the representation of both genders in different roles. As such, some gender roles essay topics might not require tiresome and extensive research to write about. Nevertheless, learners should take time to gather the necessary information required to write about these topics. Here are some of the best gender topics for discussion when it comes to the roles played by men and women in society.

• Describe gender identity
• Describe how a women-dominated society would be
• Compare gender development theories
• How equally important are maternity and paternity levees for babies?
• How can gender-parity be achieved when it comes to parenting?
• Discuss the issues faced by modern feminism
• How do men differ from women emotionally?
• Discuss gender identity and sexual orientation
• Is investing in the education of girls beneficial?
• Explain the adoption of gender-role stereotyped behaviors
• Discuss games and toys for boys and girls
• Describe patriarchal attitudes in families
• Explain patriarchal stereotypes in family relationships
• What roles do women and men play in politics?
• Discuss sex equity and academic careers
• Compare military career opportunities for both genders
• Discuss the perception of women in the military
• Describe feminine traits
• Discus gender-related issues faced by women in gaming
• Men should play major roles in the welfare of their children
• Explain how the aging population affects the economic welfare of women?
• What has historically determined modern differences in gender roles?
• Does society need stereotyped gender roles?
• Does nature have a role to play in stereotyped gender roles?
• The development and adoption of gender roles

The list of gender essay topics that are based on the roles of each sex can be quite extensive. Nevertheless, students should be keen to pick interesting gender topics in this category.

Important Gender Issues Topics for Research Paper

If you want to write a paper or essay on an important gender issue, this category has the best ideas for you. Students can write about different issues that affect individuals of different genders. For instance, this category can include gender wage gap essay topics. Wage variation is a common issue that affects women in different countries. Some of the best gender research paper topics in this category include:

• Discuss gender mainstreaming purpose
• Discuss the issue of gender-based violence
• Why is the wage gap so common in most countries?
• How can society promote equality in opportunities for women and men in sports?
• Explain what it means to be transgender
• Discuss the best practices of gender-neutral management
• What is women’s empowerment?
• Discuss how human trafficking affects women
• How problematic is gender-blindness for women?
• What does the glass ceiling mean in management?
• Why are women at a higher risk of sexual exploitation and violence?
• Why is STEM uptake low among women?
• How does ideology affect the determination of relations between genders
• How are sporting women fighting for equality?
• Discuss sports, women, and media institutions
• How can cities be made safer for girls and women?
• Discuss international trends in the empowerment of women
• How do women contribute to the world economy?
• Explain how feminism on different social relations unites men and women as groups
• Explain how gender diversity influence scientific discovery and innovation

This category has some of the most interesting women’s and gender studies paper topics. However, most of them require extensive research to come up with hard facts and figures that will make academic papers or essays more interesting.

Students in high schools and colleges can pick what to write about from a wide range of gender studies research topics. However, some gender studies topics might not be ideal for some learners based on the given essay prompt. Therefore, make sure that you have understood what the educator wants you to write about before you pick a topic. Our experts can help you choose a good thesis topic . Choosing the right gender studies topics enables learners to answer the asked questions properly. This impresses educators to award them top grades.

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Gender equality essay topics and outline examples, essay title 1: striving for gender equality: challenges, progress, and future perspectives.

Thesis Statement: This essay explores the global journey toward achieving gender equality, examining the persistent challenges, the significant progress made, and the potential future directions for advancing the cause of gender equality in all aspects of life.

• Introduction
• The Gender Equality Agenda: Goals and Key Principles
• Obstacles to Equality: Discrimination, Stereotypes, and Institutional Barriers
• Progress in Education and the Workforce: Breaking Down Gender Norms
• Gender-Based Violence: Combating Domestic Violence and Harassment
• Global Initiatives: UN Sustainable Development Goals and International Agreements
• Empowering Women: Leadership, Political Participation, and Economic Empowerment
• Future Prospects: Technology, Education, and the Role of Men in Promoting Equality
• Conclusion: The Ongoing Struggle and Hope for a Gender-Equal World

Essay Title 2: The Intersection of Gender and Social Justice: Exploring the Interconnected Struggles

Thesis Statement: This essay delves into the intersectionality of gender and social justice, examining how gender inequality intersects with other forms of discrimination and how addressing these interconnected struggles is crucial for achieving a more just and equitable society.

• Understanding Intersectionality: Overlapping Forms of Discrimination
• Race and Gender: The Experiences of Women of Color
• Gender, Socioeconomic Status, and the Wealth Gap
• Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation: LGBTQ+ Rights and Inclusion
• Disability and Gender: Challenges Faced by Disabled Individuals
• Intersectional Activism: Movements and Advocacy for Equity
• Building Inclusive Communities: Strategies for a More Just Society
• Conclusion: The Urgent Need for Intersectional Approaches to Gender Equality

Essay Title 3: Gender Equality in the Workplace: Breaking Down Barriers and Promoting Inclusivity

Thesis Statement: This essay focuses on the realm of the workplace, addressing the challenges women face in achieving gender equality, examining diversity and inclusion initiatives, and highlighting the benefits of gender-balanced organizations.

• The Gender Wage Gap: Causes, Consequences, and Progress
• Workplace Discrimination: Stereotypes, Bias, and Microaggressions
• Women in Leadership: Breaking the Glass Ceiling and Achieving Parity
• Diversity and Inclusion: Strategies for Creating Gender-Equal Workplaces
• Legal Protections: Labor Laws and Policies to Address Gender Discrimination
• Corporate Responsibility: The Role of Businesses in Advancing Equality
• Measuring Success: Metrics for Gender Equality in the Workplace
• Conclusion: The Imperative of Gender Equality in the Professional World

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Gender equality, also known as sexual equality or equality of the sexes, is the state of equal ease of access to resources and opportunities regardless of gender, including economic participation and decision-making; and the state of valuing different behaviors, aspirations and needs equally, regardless of gender.

In 2015 there were only 21 female heads of state in the entire world. Over 150 countries have at least one actively sexist law. In most countries, women only earn between 60 and 75% of men’s wages - for the same work. There are approximately 781 million illiterate adults worldwide – two-thirds of whom are women.

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77 Gender Equality Essay Topics

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• Speech of Emma Watson: Gender Equality
• Women and Men Empowerment for Gender Equality
• Multiculturalism as a Threat to Gender Equality
• Addressing the Issue of Gender Equality
• Gender Equality in Britain in the 20th Century
• Gender Equality in the Media Workforce
• “Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment” by Kabeer
• Gender Equality and Women’s Rights The issue of gender equality in society has gained popularity in the course of the precedent century with the rise of the feminist movement and women’s struggle for equal rights.
• Contemporary Gender Equality Challenge This essay investigates the issues associated with gender equality on both individual and community levels and identifies the possible responses to those challenges.
• Gender Equality: Language and Literature The universal human rights principles propound that every person must be treated equally before the law regardless of their gender.
• Gender Equality in Daily Life: Fictional Works Analysis In “The Awakening”, Kate Chopin discusses the struggles of a woman trying to break free from the constraints of society.
• Gender Equality Cannot Be a Universal Concept This paper addresses whether gender equality is a universal concept that needs to strive across regions and cultures or whether it should have different meanings.
• Toxic Masculinity and Gender Equality in the US Masculinity has historically been associated with power, leadership, and wealth. Yet, it becomes toxic when it starts to form particular social expectations from men.
• Gender Equality Strategies in Education Global organizations make substantial efforts to solve the problem of gender inequality, which remains relevant despite the improvements made.
• Gender Equality: Do Women Have Equal Rights? Although developed countries demonstrate higher levels of gender equality than states that openly discriminate against women, the equality climate in the U.S. remains imperfect.
• Global Misunderstanding of the Idea of Feminism and Gender Equality Global misunderstanding of the idea of feminism and gender equality in education leads to devastating consequences that cannot be allowed.
• Sex and Gender Equality in a Personal Worldview The debate about sex, gender, and associated issues is integral to contemporary society. Inequalities are the consequences of socially constructed concepts.
• Gender Equality as Smart Economics’ Policy Agenda After assessing the available trends and data, it is reasonable to conclude that in the world of the future, the gender gap will be even narrower
• “Women’s Assessments of Gender Equality Critique” by Kurzman This article explains how women’s assessment of gender equality does not continually match with the worldwide indices of gender inequality.
• What Makes an Ideal Society? Revolutionary Ideas for Gender Equality The article is relevant because it demonstrates how a perfect society can be achieved by first realizing social change, as it was done before the women’s movements.
• Integration of Gender Equality in Organizational Management In essence, the integration of gender equality in management practices would help advance modern employee rights among organizations.
• Gender Equality: Men as Daycare Professionals Gender equality campaigns have traditionally been focused on making “predominantly male professions accessible to everyone” without paying attention to the opposite situations.
• “Is Gender Equality the Silent Killer of Marriages?” Article Analysis The article “Is Equality Ruining Your Marriage?” by Suzanne Venker explores the adverse effects of integrating egalitarian concepts in the marriage context.
• Woman and Gender Equality in Canada With the modernization of society, there is a need for additional measures to ensure the rights of women all over the country.
• Ethical Dilemma of Worldwide Gender Equality One of the most significant issues in the context of the 21st century, however, is the ethical dilemma of worldwide gender equality.
• Issues in Sports: Gender Equality Numerous societies have not recognized that women have the flair to take part in any sport that a man can do, with equivalent expertise if not best.
• Economic Benefits of Gender Equality in the European Union Gender inequality is a highly complex and extensive social issue which is prevalent in every layer of society and industry.
• Gender and Gender Equality: Prejudice and Lack of Understanding
• Well-Being and Social Development in the Context of Gender Equality
• Accounting for Gender Equality in Secondary School Enrollment in Africa
• Capabilities, Opportunities, and Participation: Gender Equality and Development in the Middle East and North Africa Region
• Gender Equality and ‘Austerity’: Vulnerabilities, Resistance and Change
• Aid for Gender Equality and Development: Lessons and Challenges
• The Relation Between Gender Equality and Economic Growth
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• Islam and Gender Equality in Turkey
• Development Versus Legacy: The Relative Role of Development and Historical Legacies in Achieving Gender Equality
• Parental Leave and Gender Equality: Lessons From the European Union
• Gender Equality and the Labor Market: Cambodia, Kazakhstan, and the Philippines
• The Connections Between International Politics and Gender Equality Issues
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Gender Equality Essay: How to Inspire Action and Awareness

Writing about the importance of gender equality is crucial in shedding light on the inequalities and disparities that persist between men and women. These essays are like windows into our society, showing us the good and the bad. They're not just for school – they're about real people's lives. When we read and write about gender parity, we're shining a light on issues like discrimination and stereotypes, and we're saying, "Hey, this isn't right!" In this article, we will show you how to write an essay about gender equality to encourage your peers to think about making things more fair for everyone and standing up for what's right, making the world a better place for everyone.

Tips for Writing an Argumentative Essay About Gender Equality

First, let’s answer the question of what is gender equality essay? By definition, it is a written composition that investigates and discusses the concept of gender fairness, aiming to highlight the importance of fair treatment and opportunities for individuals regardless of gender. These essays typically explore historical contexts, societal norms, and contemporary disparities-related challenges, offering insights into how stereotypes, discrimination, and cultural expectations affect people based on gender. Moreover, such assignments seek to raise awareness and foster understanding, prompting readers to critically examine the necessity of creating a society where everyone, regardless of gender, enjoys equal rights, opportunities, and dignity.

At this point, we should write a gender equality essay thesis statement that will serve as the anchor, encapsulating the core argument and purpose of the essay. The thesis is a concise declaration that outlines the writer's stance on the topic and provides a roadmap for the essay's content. An effective thesis statement for a gender parity essay might assert the fundamental principle of equal rights and opportunities for all genders, emphasizing the need to challenge and dismantle societal norms perpetuating discrimination. For instance, a thesis statement could assert that achieving true balance requires dismantling stereotypes, promoting equal access to education and employment, and fostering a cultural shift toward recognizing the inherent value of every individual, irrespective of gender. The thesis statement acts as a guiding beacon, steering the essay in the direction of a comprehensive exploration of the chosen perspective on evenness. Suddenly forgot your task is due tomorrow? Don’t strain yourself, and use our argumentative essay service to achieve the best outcome fast.

Brainstorming Gender Equality Essay Topics

When looking for argumentative essay topics about gender equality, you can find inspiration in various places. Keep an eye on the news, social media discussions, and academic research to see what issues are currently being debated. Personal stories from people who've faced gender-related challenges or your own experiences can be powerful starting points. Understand how past events shaped gender dynamics or analyze how it is portrayed in literature and media. For your gender roles essay, you can analyze global perspectives, legal frameworks, and social movements for additional insights. By drawing from these diverse sources, you can brainstorm compelling arguments that not only tackle the complexities of gender equality but also connect with your audience on a personal and societal level. For your inspiration, we’ve prepared some peculiar ideas for gender equality in society essay, so check them out!

• Workplace fairness for men and women.
• Breaking boys and girls stereotypes in children's books.
• The impact of inequality on mental health stigma.
• Challenges faced by women entrepreneurs.
• Addressing gender bias in healthcare.
• The role of men in feminist movements.
• Promoting inclusivity in sports teams.
• Gender-neutral language in education.
• Breaking the glass ceiling in corporate leadership.
• Tackling gender-based violence in schools.

Gender Equality Essay Outline

Choosing a good title for a gender equality essay involves capturing the essay's main ideas and sparking interest. You can include keywords like "equality" or "empowerment" and use phrasing that makes readers think. For the gender equality essay thesis statement, keep it concise and clear. An example could be: "To achieve real fairness, we need to challenge stereotypes, ensure equal opportunities in education and work, and transform our culture to value everyone's contribution. Only through these comprehensive efforts can we create a society where everyone has a fair shot." Before we proceed to the essay’s outline, revise how many paragraphs in an argumentative essay and its length.

Gender Equality Essay Introduction

To kick off your gender equality introduction essay effectively, start with something that grabs your reader's attention, like a quote, a surprising fact, or a relatable scenario. Next, give a quick background on what gender equality means today or historically, keeping it concise. Then, smoothly transition to your thesis statement – the main point you will argue in your essay. For example, you might say that real parity requires us to challenge stereotypes, make sure everyone has equal chances in education and work, and change our culture to value everyone's contributions. This approach helps your reader understand why the topic is important and what your essay is all about.

For the main body of a future gender equality essay, think about what could be coming up. Consider how new technology, like artificial intelligence, might affect how we see male and female roles. Talk about whether it might help break stereotypes or create new challenges. Give real examples or discuss policies that encourage women to take on roles in fields like technology.

Then, look into how work is changing and what that means for equality. Explore the idea of remote work, flexible schedules, and gig jobs and how they might create more equal opportunities. Discuss how companies or governments are making policies to support work-life balance and equal chances for leadership roles. Use examples to show where these progressive work practices are already happening and how they could impact equivalence in the future. Keep it real and forward-thinking, looking at the positives and potential challenges.

Gender Equality Essay Conclusion

To wrap up your essay, start by briefly restating your main point or thesis. Summarize the key ideas discussed in the essay's body, highlighting their importance in the context of gender equality. Don't bring in new information; instead, emphasize the connections between your arguments and the main point. Finish your gender equality conclusion essay on a strong note by inspiring your reader to consider the broader implications and take action toward achieving genuine parity in society. Keep it clear, concise, and impactful, leaving a lasting impression on your audience.

Essay Revision

To edit and proofread your gender equality essay introduction body and conclusion, start by reviewing the introduction to ensure clarity and conciseness. Verify that your thesis statement is strong and effectively communicates the main argument. Check the hook for its impact on grabbing the reader's attention. Moving to the body, focus on the logical flow of ideas between paragraphs. Confirm that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence, supporting evidence, and a smooth transition to the next. Pay attention to the coherence of your arguments and ensure they align with the overall thesis. Lastly, in the conclusion, restate the thesis, summarize key points, and end with a compelling call to action. Throughout the essay, check for grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors with the help of our paper writer , ensuring a polished and error-free final draft.

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Empowering Equality: Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges

Gender equality stands as a fundamental principle for building a just and inclusive society. In recent years, progress has been made, but challenges persist. This essay delves into the multifaceted landscape of fairness, examining the importance of dismantling stereotypes, promoting equal opportunities, and fostering a cultural shift. As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, the pursuit of genuine equality emerges not only as a moral imperative but also as a critical driver of social and economic progress.

To achieve true equality, the first step involves challenging ingrained stereotypes that limit individuals based on their gender. Stereotypes perpetuate biased expectations, restricting both men and women to predefined roles. For instance, the persistent notion that certain professions are exclusively suited for one gender perpetuates inequality in the workplace. Initiatives promoting diverse role models, debunking myths, and redefining societal norms contribute to dismantling these stereotypes.

Ensuring equal opportunities in education and employment forms the cornerstone of equality. Educational institutions and workplaces must adopt policies that eliminate barriers and provide a level playing field. This involves addressing disparities in STEM education, encouraging girls to pursue careers in traditionally male-dominated fields, and advocating for fair hiring practices. Achieving balance in educational and professional spheres fosters an environment where talent and capability, rather than gender, determine success.

A genuine cultural shift is imperative for achieving lasting equality. Cultural norms often perpetuate inequality, shaping attitudes and behaviors. Encouraging open conversations about gender, challenging discriminatory practices, and promoting inclusivity in all aspects of life contribute to this transformation. It requires collective efforts from communities, media, and policymakers to create a culture that respects and values individuals irrespective of their gender.

In conclusion, the journey toward gender fairness is a dynamic process that involves dismantling stereotypes, ensuring equal opportunities, and fostering cultural transformation. By challenging societal norms and advocating for inclusive policies, we can pave the way for a future where every individual has the opportunity to thrive, unbound by gender-based constraints. Empowering equality not only aligns with the principles of justice and fairness but also propels societies toward greater prosperity and harmony.

Breaking Chains: The Unfinished Journey Towards Gender Equality"

Gender equality, a beacon of progress in contemporary societies, still faces significant challenges, with deeply rooted stereotypes and systemic barriers hindering its realization. This essay embarks on an exploration of the persistent issues surrounding evenness, emphasizing the imperative to dismantle stereotypes, advocate for equal opportunities, and drive transformative change. As we confront the complexities of the 21st century, the pursuit of authentic equality emerges as not only a societal responsibility but also as an essential catalyst for fostering diversity, inclusivity, and social prosperity.

The journey toward true gender parity necessitates a concerted effort to challenge and dismantle age-old stereotypes that confine individuals within rigid male and female roles. These stereotypes perpetuate harmful biases, limiting opportunities for personal and professional growth. A critical focus should be on dispelling myths surrounding gendered expectations, such as the notion that certain professions are exclusively for one gender. Initiatives promoting diverse role models and challenging societal norms are pivotal in dismantling these restrictive stereotypes.

An indispensable component of achieving gender equality lies in advocating for equal opportunities in education. Educational institutions should implement policies that eradicate barriers and promote inclusivity. This involves addressing gender disparities in STEM fields, encouraging girls to pursue careers in traditionally male-dominated sectors, and ensuring fair and unbiased educational environments. By cultivating an educational landscape that values competence over gender, societies can lay the foundation for a more equitable future.

Achieving genuine gender equality requires a holistic approach that includes systemic change at various levels of society. This involves not only addressing individual attitudes but also transforming institutional practices. Policies promoting equal pay, parental leave, and unbiased hiring practices contribute to dismantling systemic barriers. Additionally, fostering workplace cultures that prioritize diversity and inclusivity plays a crucial role in creating environments where all individuals, regardless of gender, can thrive.

In conclusion, the journey toward gender equality is an ongoing struggle that demands persistent efforts to dismantle stereotypes, advocate for equal opportunities, and drive systemic change. By challenging societal norms and fostering inclusive policies, societies can move closer to realizing the promise of a future where gender does not dictate one's opportunities or potential. Breaking the chains of ingrained biases is not just a societal obligation; it is a transformative endeavor that paves the way for a more just, inclusive, and harmonious world.

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Gender Equality - Free Essay Samples And Topic Ideas

Gender equality stands as a paramount issue demanding constant attention and action. Examining and writing essay examples on gender equality provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by individuals and communities alike. This opens up the view that gender-based violence is a widespread problem and that it is necessary to provide equal rights for all. By writing persuasive and argumentative essays about gender equality, we can address important issues and advocate for a fairer society. Also, composing a gender discrimination essay will provide a platform for creating a more inclusive and equal world.

When you start writing an essay on this topic, you need to learn about the experiences of marginalized groups. For example, feminist views help us to see the discrimination that exists in society. By providing strong thesis statement examples and sharing real-life stories, you can expose unfair treatment. This will help shed light on the challenges women face in social, economic, and political aspects of life.

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Research different gender equality essay topics for your studies. These can include reproductive rights or representation in leadership positions. Pursuing gender equity requires collective efforts from individuals and communities, both within and beyond the borders of America.

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Gender Wage Gap and Gender Equality

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Issue of Sex-Selective Abortion

Sex-selective abortion is the practice of ending a pregnancy due to the predicted gender of the baby. It has been occurring for centeriues in many countries many people believe that males are more valuable than females. This practice has been happening in many Asian countries but even in the US many Asians still hold strong to those beliefs. Due to these beleifs there is a huge shift in sex ratio in Asian countries. People are using the technology to determine […]

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When do we Know when we have Achieved Gender Equality?

Social change, by definition, refers to any significant changes over time in how people behave and the norms and cultural values that are predominant in the culture. Some significant social changes through history include the industrial revolution, the abolition of slavery, and the feminist movement. The social changes that we are facing now comprise of issues such as interracial marriage, same-sex marriage, and legalization of marijuana. Interracial marriage, for example has had a major shift forward with 86% of Americans […]

Gender Equality is your Issue too

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Women’s Rights in the United States in the 1970s

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Religion’s Role in Gender Equality

In today’s society and looking back, gender equality is something that the human race, in general, has struggled with since the beginning of our existence. Modern society likes to blame certain groups more for the gender inequalities we are facing than others. More often than not the finger pointing ends up turning to religion. In the Western World individuals often accuse Muslims of oppressing women, when Christianity, historically speaking has not been leading the way in gender equality. That being […]

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Gender Equality in the Workforce

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How To Write An Essay On Gender Equality

Introduction to the concept of gender equality.

Writing an essay on gender equality involves exploring the idea of equal access to opportunities and rights regardless of gender. This topic is significant in contemporary discourse, touching upon issues of fairness, justice, and human rights. Your introduction should provide an overview of what gender equality entails, including its relevance in various domains such as the workplace, education, politics, and health. It's essential to define key terms and clarify the scope of your essay, whether you’re examining the current state of gender equality, historical progress, or strategies to achieve gender parity. Setting the context from the outset will guide the reader through your argument or analysis.

Exploring Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

The main body of your essay should delve into the historical context of gender equality. This could involve discussing how gender roles have been defined and challenged over time and the evolution of the feminist movement. Shift to contemporary perspectives, examining current challenges and achievements in achieving gender equality. This can include topics like gender pay gaps, representation in leadership roles, gender stereotypes, and the impact of policy measures. Providing a historical backdrop enriches the discussion of present-day issues, illustrating how far society has come and how much further it needs to go.

Analyzing Challenges and Barriers to Gender Equality

A critical aspect of your essay should be an analysis of the challenges and barriers that hinder gender equality. Discuss societal, cultural, and institutional factors that perpetuate gender disparities. Explore themes such as unconscious bias, discrimination, lack of legal protections, and societal norms that influence gender roles. You may also want to consider intersectionality and how different identities (race, class, sexuality) intersect with gender, complicating the pursuit of equality. This section is crucial in understanding the multifaceted nature of gender inequality and the systemic changes required to address it.

Concluding with Solutions and a Call to Action

Conclude your essay by summarizing your key points and proposing solutions to enhance gender equality. Discuss potential strategies like education and awareness campaigns, policy reforms, and grassroots activism. Reflect on the importance of individual and collective efforts in making gender equality a reality. Your conclusion should not only encapsulate your findings but also inspire action, emphasizing that gender equality is not just a women's issue but a societal one, with benefits that extend to all. A compelling conclusion will leave the reader with a sense of urgency and a call to contribute to this ongoing global effort.

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Gender Equality Essay for Students and Children

500+ words essay on gender equality essay.

Equality or non-discrimination is that state where every individual gets equal opportunities and rights. Every individual of the society yearns for equal status, opportunity, and rights. However, it is a general observation that there exists lots of discrimination between humans. Discrimination exists because of cultural differences, geographical differences, and gender. Inequality based on gender is a concern that is prevalent in the entire world.  Even in the 21 st century, across globe men and women do not enjoy equal privileges. Gender equality means providing equal opportunities to both men and women in political, economic, education and health aspects.

Importance of Gender Equality

A nation can progress and attain higher development growth only when both men and women are entitled to equal opportunities. Women in the society are often cornered and are refrained from getting equal rights as men to health, education, decision-making and economic independence in terms of wages.

The social structure that prevails since long in such a way that girls do not get equal opportunities as men. Women generally are the caregivers in the family. Because of this, women are mostly involved in household activities. There is lesser participation of women in higher education, decision-making roles, and leadership roles. This gender disparity is a hindrance in the growth rate of a country. When women participate in the workforce increases the economic growth rate of the country increases. Gender equality increases the overall wellbeing of the nation along with economic prosperity .

How is Gender Equality Measured?

Gender equality is an important factor in determining a country’s overall growth. There are several indexes to measure gender equality.

Gender-Related Development Index (GDI) –   GDI is a gender centric measure of Human Development Index. GDI considers parameters like life expectancy, education, and incomes in assessing the gender equality of a country.

Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM) – This measure includes much detail aspects like the proportion of seats than women candidates hold in national parliament, percentage of women at economic decision-making role, the income share of female employees.

Gender Equity Index (GEI) – GEI ranks countries on three parameters of gender inequality, those are education, economic participation, and empowerment. However, GEI ignores the health parameter.

Global Gender Gap Index – The World Economic Forum introduced the Global Gender Gap Index in 2006. This index focuses more on identifying the level of female disadvantage. The four important areas that the index considers are economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, political empowerment, health, and survival rate.

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Gender Inequality in India

As per the World Economic Forum’s gender gap ranking, India stands at rank 108 out of 149 countries. This rank is a major concern as it highlights the immense gap in opportunities in women with comparison to men. In Indian society from a long time back, the social structure has been such that the women are neglected in many areas like education, health, decision-making areas, financial independence, etc.

Another major reason, which contributes to the discriminatory behavior towards women in India, is the dowry system in marriage.  Because of this dowry system, most Indian families consider girls as a burden.  Preference for son still prevails. Girls have refrained from higher education. Women are not entitled to equal job opportunities and wages. In the 21 st century, women are still preferred gender in home managing activities. Many women quit their job and opt-out from leadership roles because of family commitments. However, such actions are very uncommon among men.

For overall wellbeing and growth of a nation, scoring high on gender equality is the most crucial aspect. Countries with less disparity in gender equality have progressed a lot. The government of India has also started taking steps to ensure gender equality. Several laws and policies are prepared to encourage girls. “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana ” (Save girl, and make girls educated) campaign is created to spread awareness of the importance of girl child.  Several laws to protect girls are also there. However, we need more awareness of spreading knowledge of women rights . In addition, the government should take initiatives to check the correct and proper implementation of policies.

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Gender equality is a fundamental human right that is essential for achieving sustainable development and creating a more just and equal society. However, despite progress in recent years, there is still a long way to go in terms of achieving true gender equality. One way to raise awareness and promote discussion on this important issue is through essays on gender equality.

Here are 109 gender equality essay topic ideas and examples to inspire your writing:

• The importance of gender equality in today's society
• Gender stereotypes and their impact on society
• The gender pay gap and its implications for women
• Gender discrimination in the workplace
• The role of men in promoting gender equality
• Gender equality in education
• Women's rights and empowerment
• Gender-based violence and its impact on women and girls
• The intersectionality of gender and race
• Gender equality in the media
• The representation of women in politics
• The impact of gender inequality on economic development
• Gender equality in STEM fields
• Gender equality in the healthcare system
• The role of government policies in promoting gender equality
• Gender equality in the criminal justice system
• The impact of gender inequality on mental health
• Gender equality in sports
• The history of the women's rights movement
• Gender equality in the LGBTQ+ community
• The impact of gender inequality on children
• The role of education in promoting gender equality
• Gender equality in the tech industry
• The portrayal of gender in popular culture
• The impact of gender inequality on global poverty
• Gender equality in the fashion industry
• The role of religion in promoting gender equality
• Gender equality in the music industry
• The impact of gender inequality on healthcare access
• Gender equality in the legal system
• The portrayal of gender in advertising
• Gender equality in the entertainment industry
• The impact of gender inequality on climate change
• Gender equality in the gaming industry
• The role of social media in promoting gender equality
• Gender equality in the arts
• The impact of gender inequality on access to clean water
• Gender equality in the film industry
• The portrayal of gender in literature
• Gender equality in the food industry
• The impact of gender inequality on access to education
• Gender equality in the beauty industry
• The role of the family in promoting gender equality
• Gender equality in the hospitality industry
• The impact of gender inequality on access to healthcare
• The portrayal of gender in video games
• The impact of gender inequality on access to clean energy
• The impact of gender inequality on access to safe housing
• Gender equality in the sports industry
• The portrayal of gender in television
• The impact of gender inequality on access to transportation
• The impact of gender inequality on access to technology
• The impact of gender inequality on access to financial services
• The role of the family in

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230 Equality Essay Topics: Gender, Racial, & LGBTQ Equality Essay Examples

Social equality means showing equal treatment to all groups regardless of their age, race, gender, ethnicity, social class, sexual orientation, and other characteristics.

In 2024, people still experience discrimination in different spheres of life: career, private life, education, etc. Some types of discrimination are more severe, such as gender inequality or racial inequality.

In this article, our team guides you through writing an essay about equality. There also are plenty of topics on current issues for an argumentative, persuasive, or narrative essay. Don’t miss essay samples at the end of the page!

• ✍️ 3 Writing Tips

⚖️ 203 Equality Essay Topics

♀️ gender equality essay, ✊🏽️ racial equality essay, 🏳️‍🌈 lgbtq equality essay.

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✍️ 3 social equality essay writing tips.

Equality is not a simple topic – it requires much research, understanding of the context, and logic. You need to study a lot of information to clearly state your position in a gender equality essay, for example. At the same time, you should remain objective.

Equality Essay Writing Tip #1

Choose your essay topic carefully.

At first, brainstorm and define your best ideas. Then narrow them to a specific issue you want to discuss in your equality essay.

Here are the characteristics of a good topic:

• It is not overused.
• It is relevant.
• It answers a specific question.
• It is possible to find enough information about it.

Conduct a preliminary analysis to evaluate your topic. It will help investigate the chosen area and see if it matches the criteria.

Equality Essay Writing Tip #2

Outline and organize.

Order is everything. Planning your paper is obligatory for structured and logical writing. Here is what you need to include in each part of your essay:

• Introduction. Describe the context and briefly overview the following paragraphs. The final sentence is a thesis statement that presents the fundamental ideas of your paper.
• Body. Present the main points. Each paragraph should represent one aspect or argument of your study.
• Conclusion. Summarize what you stated and synthesize the presented information. Repeat the thesis statement once again.

Equality Essay Writing Tip #3

Show your respect and tolerance.

It is vital to be polite when writing on topics such as “Relationship between Equality and Justice Essay.” Here are the main rules you need to consider:

• Pay attention to your tone of writing. You need to be convincing but not aggressive or offensive.
• Avoid generalizations. Don’t state that a group of people shares the same feature even if most of its members do.
• Choose only credible sources. Reliable and accurate data is one of the ways to show your respect for the issue.

Now it’s time to find your perfect topic for an equality essay.

Pick the best one from the list below or use our free essay topic generator :

• Racial injustice and its impact on employees.
• What are the best platforms for social equality activism online?
• Issues of gender inequality in employment.  
• White like me: Race, racism & white privilege in America.
• What are the main social equality issues in the United States?
• Gender equality in Islam: Analysis.
• Immigration and racism in Canada.
• Discuss the prospects of fighting discrimination among teenagers.
• Positive deviance applied to healthcare equality.
• What are the economic benefits of human equality?
• Should we care about income inequality? 
• Environmental racism and justice.
• How to start supporting equal rights if you are a teenager?
• Equal protection of the laws: Case assignment.
• What is your understanding of true equality?
• Age discrimination in America’s human resource offices.  
• Racism against Afro and Latino Americans in the US.
• How does fighting discrimination affect sustainable development?
• Equal opportunities and gender, age, and race.
• Why are diversity and freedom of self-expression essential? 
• Diversity management: equality and diversity issues.  
• How racial segregation contributes to concentrated poverty in minority communities.
• What are the most effective measures to reach equality in a short period?
• Gender equality in the United Arab Emirates.
• How to become a human rights activist in the United States?
• American racial prejudice and racism.  
• Issues of underserved racial and ethnic groups of people in education.
• What are the main equality issues in Nepal?
• Gender inequality in higher education settings.
• How to be perfectly tolerant in the 21 st century?
• Gender inequality issues analysis. 
• The phenomenon of inter-racism in the society.
• What are the similarities between racism and homophobia?
• Gender roles and gender inequality in the workplace.
• Define the connection between scapegoat theory and discrimination.
• What are the differences in the concept of equality in education?  
• Racial struggles in Detroit during the riots of 1967.
• The difference between racism in African and Asian countries.
• Globalization drives inequality: Liberalist and structuralist perspectives.
• Why does intolerance cause physical aggression?
• Causes of terrorism: Economic inequality and poverty.
• Racial bias and racial profiling in law enforcement.
• Income inequality as an outcome of discrimination.
• Gender inequality in the workplace and career. 
• Which anti-discrimination laws would make our society better?
• Regional inequality of Yogyakarta.
• Immigration and racial profiling and the role of law enforcement.
• Describe the waves of the feminist movement and their effects. 
• Equal consideration of human and animal interests.
• What are the dangers of ageism in the workplace ?
• Gender inequality in the family context.  
• Incarceration rates among racial & ethnic minorities.
• LGBTQ members in professional sports: The main challenges.
• Degrees of inequality in the UK.
• Do religions promote any kind of discrimination?
• Discrimination of ethnic groups.  
• Race and class and the criminal justice system in the US.
• What are the unobvious types of discrimination every human can face?
• Gender equality for students enrolled in colleges and universities.
• In what ways does capitalism encourage discrimination?
• What is the gender wage gap?
• Policy: Overcoming racial profiling.
• Is stereotyping a reason for discrimination in the United States?
• Gender equality in higher education.
• Wage gap as a form of discrimination in corporate culture.
• The role of race in salary discrimination in the NBA.  
• Racial tensions in contemporary America.
• How does discrimination influence children’s mental health?
• Symbolic interactionism and power inequality.
• What are the effects of discrimination on scientific progress?
• In what aspects do Hispanic Americans face discrimination?  
• Racism impact on African-American communities in the US.
• Discrimination against immigrants in European countries.
• Social stratification andgender inequalities.
• How does the sex industry promote gender discrimination?
• History of Chinese Americans and their discrimination.  
• Race and crime: Is there a correlation?
• Describe the impact of affirmative discrimination in the United States.
• Economic inequalities in the modern United States.
• The difficulties transgender people face in the healthcare system.
• Racial discrimination in the US Justice system.  
• The problem of racism in the US.
• How do social media influencers address discrimination?
• Social inequalities and child’s well-being.
• Why are people afraid to report discrimination against them?
• The cases of discrimination in the educational sphere. 
• Why racial profiling should be banned.
• What can history teach us about the harmful effects of discrimination?
• Should gay couples have equal adoption rights as straight couples?
• How to make infrastructure more accessible for disabled people?
• Discrimination as a reason for police brutality.  
• Women and LGBT rights: Evolution and comparison in the US.
• The cases of religious discrimination in the United States.
• Discriminatory practices and learning disability .
• Bullying and harassment based on appearance.
• Work-life balance: legal support and discrimination.
• LGBTQ Students’ experiences of bullying in schools.
• Outbreaks of discrimination as a result of political conflicts.
• The problem of discrimination in nursing .
• Describe the causes and effects of body positivity movement.
• Same-sex marriage: liberty and equal protection.  
• The gay rights movement in the US in the 20 th century.
• Is preventing discrimination more efficient than fighting it?
• The difference between equal employment and equal opportunity.
• Do we need to apply higher taxes to wealthy people?
• A response to discriminative healthcare practices in the US.
• Women and glass ceilings in the hospitality industry.
• Tell about your experience of being a victim of discrimination.
• Social inequalities in health and illness in Britain.
• What would our society be like without any forms of discrimination?
• The critical points of equal employment opportunity.
• Saudi women’s rights and position in society.
• What art pieces promote discrimination, and what should we do with it?
• Racial discrimination practices in recruitment and selection.
• The forms of discrimination among politicians.
• Equal access to health care.
• Prevalence of violence against women by an intimate partner.
• What are the reasons for reverse discrimination in the United States?
• Avoiding wage discrimination based on gender.
• Describe the situations when we discriminate against people unconsciously.  
• Gender bias in professional sports.  
• The right of Saudi Arabian women to drive a car: Challenges and implications.
• Define the career difficulties women face in the United States.
• What are the gender prejudices in society today?  
• What are the challenges of gender equality activism in India?
• Gender roles and norms in early world history. 
• Rape and violence against women: Cultural indoctrination.
• How does gender discrimination affect mental health?
• Gender and race discrimination at workplaces.
• What is internal gender discrimination?
• Gender differences in life and at the workplace.
• Development of women’s rights in the United Arab Emirates.
• What challenges did the participants in the #Metoo movement face?  
• Criminal justice discrimination: Foster v. Chatman.
• In what areas of life is the gender gap the most prominent?
• Gender inequality and maternal mortality studies.
• Ethnic minorities’ equality issues in the graduate labour market.
• Victim blaming is a part of gender discrimination.
• Gender discrimination at work in the United States.
• What is your opinion about gender equality prospects?
• Gender differences in communication.  
• Cultural, ethnic, and gender differences at the workplace.
• What are the main challenges for women in professional sports?
• Gender discrimination against females in public and work places.
• How to teach the importance of gender equality in primary school?
• Gender and education in developing countries.  
• Diversity in the workplace: Advantages and challenges.
• What are the main achievements of the feminist movement?
• Discrimination in the criminal justice system.
• What is your understanding of the term “gender equality”?
• How are gender roles formed?
• Compare gender equality issues in the United States 50 years ago and now.
• Is there a need to change old paradigms of gender roles in society?  
• Racism against Chinese people caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. 
• Stereotypical experiences and discriminatory behavior.
• What do we have to do to eliminate racial discrimination?
• Racial issues within a particular community.  
• Compensation and workforce diversity issues.
• How do racists justify their positions and beliefs?
• Resolving the problems of poverty and income inequality.
• What are the effects of racism in the workplace?
• Workplace gender compensation discrimination – Dollar General Corp.
• How to prevent outbreaks of racism aggression in schools?
• What are the different aspects of racial discrimination?  
• What social groups’ members tend to be racist more than others?
• Assessment of how the EU law influenced UK’s equal pay law.
• How is racism depicted in modern cinematography?
• Racism and discrimination: The church vision and teaching.
• What is the influence of racism on modern society?
• Racial profiling in the United States.  
• Bullying among children because of racial discrimination.
• Gender workplace discrimination.
• Does race influence your behavior or character traits?
• Gender discrimination and pay gap in the workplace.
• What are the reasons for internal racism?
• Perspectives of American cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity.  
• The racial stereotypes we need to eliminate.
• Discrimination against minority groups, races, and ethnic groups.
• The risks of ignoring racism as a social problem.
• Discrimination of homosexual persons in the workplace.  
• Exclusion, inclusion, and segregation in the US.
• Should same-sex marriage be allowed in Islam countries?
• Gender pay discrimination at the workplace.
• How to ensure freedom of expression among LGBTQ members?
• The necessity of legalization of same-sex marriages.  
• Can you be a member of the LGBTQ community and a religious person simultaneously?
• Racial discrimination of African Americans during Jim Crow’s era.
• What is the difference between sexual orientation and sexual behavior?
• Should same-sex couples be able to adopt children? 
• How is the perception of LGBTQ men and women different?
• Equal opportunities for students with disabilities.
• The laws we need to protect the rights of LGBTQ people.
• Institutional discrimination and racism.
• The most impressive speeches of LGBTQ supporters.
• Adult sexuality and the role of hormones.
• How should families support LGBTQ children?
• Ethical dilemma and racism in healthcare leadership .
• In which countries do laws still criminalize homosexual and transgender people?
• Private for-profit and nonprofit organizational leaders: Gender inequality.
• What are the recent advances achieved by the LGBTQ community?
• Racial and cultural inequities in health.
• How has the LGBTQ community changed cultural norms?
• Gender inequality in higher education.

Now we will focus on writing a social equality essay on the most popular topics.

Here, we will start with gender discrimination.

Essay on Gender Equality: Prompts

Let’s discuss the main issues to describe in an essay on gender equality:

Gender Equality Essay Topics

Take a look at these essay titles for a gender equality essay:

• Is it possible to reach total marriage equality? Evaluate the legal side of a marriage and the distribution of responsibilities. 
• Why is gender equality in the workplace important? Do companies benefit from hiring women to top positions? 
• Gender and labor. How has gender division of labor changed throughout history? What were the historical and ideological factors?
• How can feminism address transgender equality issues? Describe the problems that transgender people face and how feminism fights them. 
• In what spheres do men have more opportunities than women? Discuss particular professions or educational paths. 
• The concept of gender . What are the social meanings of gender? What do femininity and masculinity have to do with it? 
• What are the most popular misconceptions about gender equality? Debunk the popular stereotypes about feminists and their values. 
• How will men benefit from women’s empowerment? Describe the social and economic advantages of equal opportunities for men and women. 
• What are the most surprising outcomes of gender discrimination? Discuss your experience or find unexpected consequences of the issue. 

As in the previous passage, we prepared some writing prompts and a list of racial equality essay topics.

Let’s take a closer look.

Essay on Racial Equality: Prompts

Here are some writing prompts for social equality essay on racism:

Racial Equality Essay Topics

We also prepared some topics for your racial equality essay:

• What are the recent achievements of anti-racism activists? Discuss the accomplishments and goals of people who fight racism.
• Does being white guarantee having privileges in American society? Support your opinion with research data or personal experience. 
• Black women’s struggles in the workplace. What challenges do women of color face in the labor market?  
• What are the most prominent examples of racism in Asian countries? Find some situations that illustrate such behavior and use them as evidence.
• How does your origin influence your career prospects in the USA? Describe the hardships people might face in the educational and corporate spheres.
• What is the connection between poverty and race in the United States? Provide some statistics and highlight the existing problems.
• What role did the Civil War play in the development of racial relations in the US? Discuss the contributions the Civil Rights movement has made.
• What are the roots of racism in the United States? Discuss the problem from a historical perspective.
• The impact of the Black Lives Matter movement in the USA . Discuss the positive and the adverse outcomes of the campaign. 

Now it is time to draw attention to LGBTQ equality and the community’s issues.

You will find writing prompts and topics on LGBTQ equality here.

Essay on LGBTQ Equality: Prompts

LGBTQ Equality Essay Topics

Choose your topic from the list below:

• What are the psychological benefits of coming out? Describe the positive sides of being open about your identity.
• The main goals and challenges of LGBTQ activists. List the current issues they try to address and the problems they face. 
• The importance of queer activism. How does involvement in LGBTQ activism influence the social life of participants?
• How does making a coming out influence your career? Discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages of this decision.
• Compare the challenges of the LGBTQ community fifty years ago and now. You can describe the achievements and changes in society using this perspective.
• What are the main reasons for homophobia? Explain why some people tend to be homophobic and what the reasons are.
• Sexuality as a social issue. Discuss how the construct changes with time. Which developments has it already undergone?
• What are the main misconceptions about the LGBTQ community? Write about popular stereotypes and debunk them.
• What are the main challenges non-binary people face? Discuss the difficulties they have to deal with daily or particular discrimination cases.

📝 Equality Essay Examples

And here are essay samples on equality. As both are less than 300 words, you can use these examples as a structure reference or inspiration for your work.

What Is the Relationship between Equality and Justice Essay

When discussing equality and justice, it is better to start with the definitions. These terms have different meanings, leading to a misunderstanding of their relationship. As for me, the connection between equality and justice in society is about receiving the same opportunities and treatment for all people. In terms of equality, it is impossible to reach its whole meaning in modern society. We are born in different families, with specific talents and unique experiences. The only thing that matters is that people should have equal rights regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and other factors that might cause discrimination. Justice means that everyone gets what they deserve. If a child is smart enough to get to a good college but cannot pay for it, they should get financial aid. If a person is a great professional, they should receive the job they apply for. In such a way, these people would move progress and economy forward. If we connect these two terms, we will see that they have many in common. Equality means that the same opportunities are available to everyone. Justice means that people who deserve something because of their talents and hard work get it. In conclusion, equality and justice should go hand in hand if we want to live in a discrimination-free society. Giving everyone equal chances to succeed and live whole lives is fair and beneficial for progress.

Gender Equality in Sports Essay

Gender equality in sports has reached some achievements. As for now, around 40% of all sports participants during significant sporting events are women. Even if this number is close to half, there are still issues to address, including unequal media coverage, income differences, and stereotyping in sports. Women receive less media coverage than men do. Women’s sports get only four percent of all sports reports in media. While all types of media follow demand and create it, women need more attention and coverage to draw attention to their careers and achievements and earn more money. Women should be paid equally for their effort and achievements. They try as hard as men and spend the same amount of time training. Here’s just one of the many examples to consider. The US Women’s National Soccer Team won the 2015 championship. They received three times less money than men who didn’t even make it to the finals. Even if football seems to be a sport created for men and by men, we should still value time and effort equally. Some sports are considered feminine or masculine , creating gender barriers for women. For example, the media presents football as a manly sport. At the same time, such sports as gymnastics and figure skating are feminine sports according to popular stereotypes. We need gender equality in sports to help women build careers and be more motivated. If women are paid, respected, and presented by the media equally, sports careers would be more rewarding for them.

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What does gender equality look like today?

Date: Wednesday, 6 October 2021

Progress towards gender equality is looking bleak. But it doesn’t need to.

A new global analysis of progress on gender equality and women’s rights shows women and girls remain disproportionately affected by the socioeconomic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, struggling with disproportionately high job and livelihood losses, education disruptions and increased burdens of unpaid care work. Women’s health services, poorly funded even before the pandemic, faced major disruptions, undermining women’s sexual and reproductive health. And despite women’s central role in responding to COVID-19, including as front-line health workers, they are still largely bypassed for leadership positions they deserve.

UN Women’s latest report, together with UN DESA, Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The Gender Snapshot 2021 presents the latest data on gender equality across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The report highlights the progress made since 2015 but also the continued alarm over the COVID-19 pandemic, its immediate effect on women’s well-being and the threat it poses to future generations.

We’re breaking down some of the findings from the report, and calling for the action needed to accelerate progress.

The pandemic is making matters worse

One and a half years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, the toll on the poorest and most vulnerable people remains devastating and disproportionate. The combined impact of conflict, extreme weather events and COVID-19 has deprived women and girls of even basic needs such as food security. Without urgent action to stem rising poverty, hunger and inequality, especially in countries affected by conflict and other acute forms of crisis, millions will continue to suffer.

A global goal by global goal reality check:

Goal 1. Poverty

In 2021, extreme poverty is on the rise and progress towards its elimination has reversed. An estimated 435 million women and girls globally are living in extreme poverty.

And yet we can change this .

Over 150 million women and girls could emerge from poverty by 2030 if governments implement a comprehensive strategy to improve access to education and family planning, achieve equal wages and extend social transfers.

Goal 2. Zero hunger

The global gender gap in food security has risen dramatically during the pandemic, with more women and girls going hungry. Women’s food insecurity levels were 10 per cent higher than men’s in 2020, compared with 6 per cent higher in 2019.

This trend can be reversed , including by supporting women small-scale producers, who typically earn far less than men, through increased funding, training and land rights reforms.

Goal 3. Good health and well-being

Disruptions in essential health services due to COVID-19 are taking a tragic toll on women and girls. In the first year of the pandemic, there were an estimated 1.4 million additional unintended pregnancies in lower and middle-income countries.

We need to do better .

Response to the pandemic must include prioritizing sexual and reproductive health services, ensuring they continue to operate safely now and after the pandemic is long over. In addition, more support is needed to ensure life-saving personal protection equipment, tests, oxygen and especially vaccines are available in rich and poor countries alike as well as to vulnerable population within countries.

Goal 4. Quality education

A year and a half into the pandemic, schools remain partially or fully closed in 42 per cent of the world’s countries and territories. School closures spell lost opportunities for girls and an increased risk of violence, exploitation and early marriage .

Governments can do more to protect girls education .

Measures focused specifically on supporting girls returning to school are urgently needed, including measures focused on girls from marginalized communities who are most at risk.

Goal 5. Gender equality

The pandemic has tested and even reversed progress in expanding women’s rights and opportunities. Reports of violence against women and girls, a “shadow” pandemic to COVID-19, are increasing in many parts of the world. COVID-19 is also intensifying women’s workload at home, forcing many to leave the labour force altogether.

Building forward differently and better will hinge on placing women and girls at the centre of all aspects of response and recovery, including through gender-responsive laws, policies and budgeting.

Goal 6. Clean water and sanitation

In 2018, nearly 2.3 billion people lived in water-stressed countries. Without safe drinking water, adequate sanitation and menstrual hygiene facilities, women and girls find it harder to lead safe, productive and healthy lives.

Change is possible .

Involve those most impacted in water management processes, including women. Women’s voices are often missing in water management processes. 

Goal 7. Affordable and clean energy

Increased demand for clean energy and low-carbon solutions is driving an unprecedented transformation of the energy sector. But women are being left out. Women hold only 32 per cent of renewable energy jobs.

We can do better .

Expose girls early on to STEM education, provide training and support to women entering the energy field, close the pay gap and increase women’s leadership in the energy sector.

Goal 8. Decent work and economic growth

The number of employed women declined by 54 million in 2020 and 45 million women left the labour market altogether. Women have suffered steeper job losses than men, along with increased unpaid care burdens at home.

We must do more to support women in the workforce .

Guarantee decent work for all, introduce labour laws/reforms, removing legal barriers for married women entering the workforce, support access to affordable/quality childcare.

Goal 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure

The COVID-19 crisis has spurred striking achievements in medical research and innovation. Women’s contribution has been profound. But still only a little over a third of graduates in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics field are female.

We can take action today.

 Quotas mandating that a proportion of research grants are awarded to women-led teams or teams that include women is one concrete way to support women researchers. 

Goal 10. Reduced inequalities

Limited progress for women is being eroded by the pandemic. Women facing multiple forms of discrimination, including women and girls with disabilities, migrant women, women discriminated against because of their race/ethnicity are especially affected.

Commit to end racism and discrimination in all its forms, invest in inclusive, universal, gender responsive social protection systems that support all women. 

Goal 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Globally, more than 1 billion people live in informal settlements and slums. Women and girls, often overrepresented in these densely populated areas, suffer from lack of access to basic water and sanitation, health care and transportation.

The needs of urban poor women must be prioritized .

Increase the provision of durable and adequate housing and equitable access to land; included women in urban planning and development processes.

Goal 12. Sustainable consumption and production; Goal 13. Climate action; Goal 14. Life below water; and Goal 15. Life on land

Women activists, scientists and researchers are working hard to solve the climate crisis but often without the same platforms as men to share their knowledge and skills. Only 29 per cent of featured speakers at international ocean science conferences are women.

 And yet we can change this .

Ensure women activists, scientists and researchers have equal voice, representation and access to forums where these issues are being discussed and debated. 

Goal 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

The lack of women in decision-making limits the reach and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and other emergency recovery efforts. In conflict-affected countries, 18.9 per cent of parliamentary seats are held by women, much lower than the global average of 25.6 per cent.

This is unacceptable .

It's time for women to have an equal share of power and decision-making at all levels.

Goal 17. Global partnerships for the goals

There are just 9 years left to achieve the Global Goals by 2030, and gender equality cuts across all 17 of them. With COVID-19 slowing progress on women's rights, the time to act is now.

Looking ahead

As it stands today, only one indicator under the global goal for gender equality (SDG5) is ‘close to target’: proportion of seats held by women in local government. In other areas critical to women’s empowerment, equality in time spent on unpaid care and domestic work and decision making regarding sexual and reproductive health the world is far from target. Without a bold commitment to accelerate progress, the global community will fail to achieve gender equality. Building forward differently and better will require placing women and girls at the centre of all aspects of response and recovery, including through gender-responsive laws, policies and budgeting.

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Gender equality refers to the equal rights, opportunities, and treatment of individuals regardless of their gender. It aims to eliminate discrimination and bias based on gender and promotes equal participation and representation of all genders in all aspects of life. Gender equality is essential for achieving social justice and a fair and equitable society.

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