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Introduction and Summary of Readings

In the reading, Why Gender Matters in Economics, Aswaran employs an economic

perspective to address women's discrimination. It examines the dominance of women's

discrimination in various areas, including labor and credit markets, the interaction between their

family and market circumstances, and the influence of globalization in their lives. The author

delves deeper into women's experiences across the globe and provides significant concepts that

compare economic outcomes between men and women and address the differences. Besides

comparing the outcomes, the author also discusses the differences in the economic responses

between men and women. The article portrays both the market and non-market aspects while

concentrating on the issues confronting women and examines the consequences of the

differences in the two domains. Lastly, it offers the possibilities of eliminating discrimination

through empowerment, where women are empowered in multiple ways, such as access to

education and increased representation in the political dimension.

Personal Reflection on Readings

The reading has wide-ranging information with significant concepts on women's

discrimination while portraying the superiority complex portrayed in and through men. Besides,

the reading is rich in current and applicable information to the present issues that surround and

affect women in the contemporary world. The book is helpful to women, but it addresses a larger

audience, including men offering great insights on gender, economics, and decimation.

Generally, the book by Eswaran provides a comprehensive understanding of gender in economic

matters.

Discussion of the Overall Meaning of the Patterns

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The readings show an organized pattern of information while providing knowledge that is

real to the issues in society. They have wealthy and up-to-date information on the current living

and survival conditions impacting women's lives. Therefore, while the readings focus on

examining fundamental issues, they also challenge various views through critical evaluation.
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Reference
Eswaran, M. (2014). Why Gender Matters in Economics (1st edition). Princeton University Press.