Monthly Archives: March 2015

Gender inequality has been a prevalent issue in our world from the very beginning of time. In the United States especially, women have been faced with such problems as unequal payment, discrimination in certain fields of work and sexual harassment, … Continue reading →

Having a fair number of women in professional fields tends to increase success and productivity in those fields. However, there are still factors that block women from entering and staying in certain fields. Most stem from a belief that females … Continue reading →

When people think of presidents, government officials, or CEOs, they would usually envision men. This picture has been engraved in our mind ever since we were very young. The traditional idea of “women belong in the kitchen” is slowly dying … Continue reading →

Societal gender and role constructs have created a binary that even the most developed countries cannot escape. The elevation of one sex over the other has transcended generations of societal change, rights movements, and technological advancements to create far-reaching consequences … Continue reading →

Although the United States may be one of the most progressive countries in the world, we haven’t met a standard in which all are given equal rights. Gender inequality affects both men and women in this country proving to us … Continue reading →

Gender inequality affects not only both genders, but also the economical development of societies. Time and time again, studies show the positive effects of having a mixture of both men and women in the workplace. In this post, I will … Continue reading →

One problem associated with gender and economic growth is that women perform the majority of unpaid care-related labor in most parts of the world. This type of labor includes childcare, care for the elderly, disabled, or ill, as well as … Continue reading →

When the words economic growth comes to our mind, we would envision a man, most likely white, in a clean, nice black suit. It is something that is “expected” of the society of our time. No one would think of … Continue reading →

In today’s society, there is an inequality seen within the genders of humans. Whether this inequality is intentional or unintentional is another story, but it is still a problem rooted in our society that can cause economic issues in the … Continue reading →

Across the world there is a huge implications that come with being male or female. Assumed responsibilities, respect in leadership roles, and economic benefits differ between these two groups. Although people in the United States would like to believe that … Continue reading →