bias of women across the globe

 bias of women across the globe

There exists bias of women across the globe and men and women are perceived differently. According to the studies conducted by the UN, nine out of 10 women and men have some bias against women. The UN reported that the study recorded that almost 50% of the people felt that men were superior political leaders and would make better executives in businesses. In areas like the Middle East and North Africa, the attitude of men towards women is stereotypically sexists in the role of women in various aspects such as public life participation, at home and the workplace. Women and men should be treated equally because it helps in the prevention of violence against women, the promotion of safer communities, and enhancement of a good economic.

Promotion of gender equality is essential in the prevention of violence against women. The existence of gender inequalities increases the risk of violence by men against women and eliminates the ability of the affected individuals to seek help and protection. There are various forms of violence against women, and the most common type is the violence by intimate partners. 35% of women experience violence from their former of current partners and can increase up to 70% in some areas Intervention by different stakeholders such as schools, media and community to eliminate the stereotypes that give men power of women will prevent the violence.

Gender equality enhances peace and elimination of gender violence leading to safer communities. The existences of gender equality in countries have reduced the use of military force. Providing education and employment equally to all genders, fosters peace and safety. When women are provided with better education and employment opportunities, they are less risky to unsafe situations in the community. Women are more vulnerable to risks in the city such as robbery, human trafficking, and violence and being perceived as equal to men reduces the chances. Gender equality strengthens the economy by lowering instability and poverty, which would otherwise fuel crimes in society. The communities are safer with the perception that women have equal ability and power as men as they can protect themselves legally and financially. Societies with gender inequality have experienced less cohesiveness and high rates of violence and anti-social behaviour. The promotion of gender equality leads to a more connected and healthy community.

The existences of gender equality and the participation of women in the economy provide for a good economy. The provision of education and employment for women improves businesses as gender equality increases innovation and productivity. In OECD countries, an increase in the employment rates or females would lead to a rise in the GDP by $6 trillion. The existence of a gender gap in pays leads to a cost in the economy. In Australia, for example, the GDP is expected to increase by 11% in the case of employment gap eradication. Violence in family costs the national economy billions of money in a year and take up most of the police work. If the work that most women do that goes unpaid has major costs and increases the unpaid economy in the country.

However, there has been the creation of arguments why people should not promote gender equality such as pay gap is a feminist claim. Gender equality advocates for the elimination f gender gap and the issue of women to being prone to neuroticism is. Women are believed to be likely to stress, unpredictability, and depression, which would reduce their productivity. The pay they receive should remain unmatched to that of men. Women are perceived as caregivers at home and thus spend lesser time working than men due to the career-family crisis. A man is more likely to work for 70-80hours a week showing that men and women aren’t the same.

The importance of promoting gender equality is evident, and the need to eliminate the barrier of prejudice and bias of women arises. The vision to achieve gender equality should be addressed to speed up the progress. A change in incentives and raising awareness is vital in the elimination of discriminatory beliefs and practices.

World Health Organization. “Promoting gender equality to prevent violence against women.” (2009).

Hassim, Shireen. “Gender equality and developmental social welfare in South Africa.” Gender and social policy in a global context. Palgrave Macmillan, London, 2006. 109-129.

Damjanovic, Tatiana, and Geethanjali Selvaretnam. “Economic Growth and Evolution of Gender Equality.” The Manchester School 88.1 (2020): 1-36.