GENDER INEQUALITY

Gender Inequality

Gender Inequality

In the subject of sociology, the term gender refers to the characterization of men and women which is socio-cultural, and the way in which societies form a distinction between the two genders and allocate them social roles. The formulation of social roles allows clear identification and outlining of the roles of men and women so that misconceptions can be avoided (Scott & Lyonette, 2010, pp. 9).

It is important to understand gender inequality because for ages it has been perceived that the different roles, characteristics, and status which have been designated men and women in the society are allocated ...