GENDER DISCRIMINATION

Over the years, issues regarding gender in our society has been argued and
debated for many decades. Taking into account, gender norms is a social behavior
encompasses the roles and responsibilities that is considered acceptable and
appropriate for a person based on their gender. However, the standard of men and
women in the society has given imbalance and unequal treatment -- known as the
gender discrimination.

What is Gender Discrimination? Gender discrimination, also known as sexual

discrimination, is any action that specifically denies opportunities, privileges, or rewards
to a person (or a group) because of gender ( “Inc. Editorial”, 2020). Langston University
defined gender discrimination as an unequal or disadvantageous treatment of an
individual or group of individuals based on gender. Cambridge dictionary defined it as a
situation in which someone is treated less well because of their sex, usually when a
woman is treated less well than a man.

In light of this, gender discrimination can be defined as sexism and prejudicial treatment
against men and women in the society. Women are more prevalent in gender
discrimination, for the reason that women's ability are being underestimated in the
various aspects such as in workplace, leadership roles and men are more likely
privilege than women.

The gender discrimination in workplaces involves treating someone unfavorably

because of the person’s sex, whether they are applying for a job or are a current
employee. Although women have made clear they have the ability to perform the same
skill and success in every endeavor engaged in by men, the issue of sex discrimination
still holds many backs. In a report by HR in Asia, it was also found that 76 percent of
female respondents in the Philippines deal with inequality and prejudice in the
workplace, with 17 percent admitting to being questioned about their desire to have a
family during the interview process. This is a major problem woman have to face in
workplace. They are deprived of the basic rights at the workplace and often harassed by
the co-workers. Just because they are females, they are not assigned jobs which they
are capable of doing. Even bosses sometimes treat women unfairly. In many
workplaces, women are a minority. Therefore, females are always under the pressure
from the work environment. Sometimes, even customers target the female employees.
In the matter of leadership, it is believed that men have a better shot at leadership
positions in business and politics. In fact, men outpace women in leadership roles
across every sector in the world: corporate, nonprofit, government, education, medicine,
military and religion. In study conducted by Pew Research Center, about four-in-ten
believe higher standards for women and lack of readiness by companies to hire women
for top positions and by voters to elect women to higher office are major reasons that
there aren’t more women in top leadership roles in business and politics. Other reasons,
such as family responsibilities, inexperience, or women not being tough enough, are
cited less frequently as significant barriers to female leadership.

Whilst in educational institutions gender inequality has also been experienced. Girls
have been discriminated against in terms of various aspects as compared to their male
counterparts. The primary aspect in terms of gender inequality has been experienced is
in participation. The students are required to participate in number of areas in
educational institutions. Girls were provided with less participation opportunities as
compared to their male counterparts and hence, it led to prevalence of gender
inequality.

In conclusion, gender inequalities are more likely to arise in women. In fact, women are
often less valued and have lower social status despite of having a potential and abilities
to perform and compete with men in the society.