In many areas and issues there are unfair differences between feminine and masculine realities: that is the so-called gender inequality.
Gender inequality is an unfortunate reality that is characterized by social inequalities and acts of discrimination motivated by the gender that distinguishes someone, whether female or male .
Although women are, by far, the most affected when patriarchy prevails and there is a marked lack of gender equality , men can also eventually be victims of prejudices , stereotypes and violated rights .
It is essential that at a global level there is a break in mentality that is committed to a more harmonious future in which there is freedom , justice , respect and equal opportunities for all, regardless of beliefs, sexual orientation, age, economic position or the origin that each one has. We must continue to support awareness campaigns to eradicate violence and discrimination in all its forms and educate new generations with values and good customs to definitively establish a culture of acceptance, empathy and tolerance towards others.
Gender inequality in multiple areas
Gender inequality is seen, today, in multiple areas.
The disadvantages and obstacles that women suffer simply because they belong to the female gender are observed daily in everyday life but become more evident when analyzing the position or space given to them in the workplace , in the field of politics . , within culture and in the media . Also in education and in economic issues there are differences between "them" and "them" that translate into inequality in decision-making and inequities when comparing the percentage of men and women in positions of power.
It must be considered that social realities vary from one nation to another depending on social factors, trends, lifestyles and cultural or religious phenomena that influence each population.
To finally achieve, for example, the gender pay gap to be reduced and gender parity in politics to be guaranteed, it is essential, first of all, to identify the causes, reasons and statistics that provide a snapshot of the situation of women. in terms of freedom, participation, leadership, recognition, remuneration, etc. With these exposed and analyzed data, actions can be designed and promoted to fight inequality in access to education , demand autonomy and economic security for women and denounce possible violations that occur in relation to women's economic rights . among other matters.
A great social challenge, to live in a more just and balanced world, is to achieve gender equality and tolerance towards all people without distinction of any kind.
Consequences
Gender inequality has negative effects on the emotional, personal and professional aspects of millions of women. They are, in general, the ones who bear and suffer the consequences of machismo and the ones who must raise their voices to demand everything from equal remuneration to changes in legislation and in the collective mentality to live a little calmer, safer and more protected among so many men who conceive the female figure as an object.
According to numerous statistics, on an international scale there is still a digital gender gap that puts women at a disadvantage. Given this, different organizations and movements seek to encourage digital education without distinctions and encourage the participation of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) .
Although there is still much to do and achieve, the old view of gender roles is gradually being left behind. The empowerment of women is a reality that allows us to embrace causes and struggles related to girls' education , reproductive rights , bodily autonomy and the prevention of gender violence , to list a few topics.
Female empowerment aims to achieve full and active participation of women at different levels and sectors of society.
Examples of gender inequality
Examples of gender inequality abound in all areas.
When reviewing the history of the Olympic Games , in order to propose a verifiable alternative, it is clear that everything has been arranged to guarantee gender parity in the edition corresponding to Paris 2024 . By traveling back in time through records, it is discovered that only in 1900 did women (very few at that time, competing only in croquet, tennis and golf) enter this kind of competition. Over the years, the female presence has increased and expanded among multiple disciplines, but we still have to insist and demonstrate that female athletes can also (and deserve, as long as they have the skills, commitment and preparation) to occupy management positions, coaching positions, etc.
Nor can it be ignored that, even today and even when more and more families share tasks , more women are in charge of household chores and spend more time taking care of different members of the home. Men , for their part, continue to have access to better working conditions, training opportunities and quality jobs compared to the average for the female gender.
In the case of rural women , specifically, there is a higher percentage of inequality in access to economic and material resources , information, services and justice .