SOC 101 Lecture 29: Soc 101 (Introduction to Sociology) - in-class notes 29
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There are a variety of theories for continued inequality (1) discrimination: people discriminate against women subtly and overtly because they value men more or feel more comfortable with men: Teachers call on boys, pay more attention to them. Motherhood (3) motherhood: patriarchal values make women the primary care givers (for children and elderly) Many in canada still hold these values. More likely to stay at home to raise kids or take care of elderly, can"t work or work shorter hours. This takes women out of labor market, prevents them from working as much outside of the house as men. Gatekeeping: lingering patriarchy can cause women to protect duties even when men are willing to help. Sociologists also pay great attention to the factors that have helped limit gender inequality. Policy: public childcare allows women to focus more on work; policy promoting enforcing equal pay for men and women. Professors lebourdais, roychowdhury, and weiner on gender.
