SOSC 1430 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Feminist Movement, Ester Boserup, Gender Inequality
Document Summary
Today, women play a crucial and integral part of society. After many years, modern society has finally, begun to recognize women as more than just individuals who are to be only responsible for domestic duties. However, this is not the case in all parts of the world. It is evident that a gender gap still exists. Favoring the male race is more common in third world nations than in rich and more developed ones, although still mildly present. Women are excluded from jobs with status and are further disproportionately affected by poverty and domestic violence. Thereafter, providing concrete solutions that can be useful in effectively minimizing the gap of inequality that exists between men and women today. Over the years, development programs have been criticized for not giving importance to the growing gender gap and the devastating impact it has had on women.