True Women & Real Men: Myths of Gender

True Women & Real Men: Myths of Gender

Introduction

Many countries have different beliefs concerning men and women in societies. Even in terms of leadership, there are myths regarding who should rule who. Different ways of doing things in communities give rise to many myths that people believe. In many circumstances, gender is an issue that is strictly addressed in different countries. In most countries, men are believed to have most of the capabilities of doing different things. That kind of belief brings rise to gender feminism, insensitiveness, and chauvinism arises in countries (Ramirez 67). The culture in different countries gives rise to different myths that define the way of life of the people in that country. Belief is different, and every country should have a way to address it in all societies. In chapter 6, Rereading America, it emphasizes on great citizenship that can be enhanced through great equality and equal freedom to express their views as the gender to enhance liberty in the countries. It should be a concern in all the nations to embrace gender equality and conform to the bill of rights in those countries.

More than eighty percent of the countries in the whole world have the myth of leadership that men should always be the leaders, especially on the presidential election it is believed that only a man can take that presidential seat. Therefore, it is a serious issue that needs to be addressed, since where are we heading with this sort of chauvinism and gender inequality in our countries? Where are these myths concerning gender taking us? We need equality and harmony when it comes to gender else; we may live a life of gender discrimination! We need to empower the equality for both male and female in all the activities done in our countries.

Myths

There exists a myth that applies in a different part of the world that women cannot lead. It means that it is a man’s world, and no other gender can stand on that. If, as a society, we embraced such kind of myths, then women will forever be discriminated, and with no choice, women are seen of no substance beyond men! This myth goes ahead even in various institutions, like academic institutions, places of work, families, religious places. In most schools, one finds that it is a requirement that the leader has to be a male, and that also happens in other institutions. I accept, biblically, when it comes to family issues, men are given the authority over the women to be the head of the families, and that is acceptable in families. When we come to other places, leadership should be handled equally (Angelone 450). More than fifty percent of the churches today beliefs that women are the chosen leaders when it comes to leading on prayers and songs, and more so in most religious activities. When it comes to religious activities, then both genders have to know it is their duty and responsibilities to lead in those churches. When it comes to the place of work like banking sectors, medical sectors, and other sectors, one finds that seventy percent of those institutions have the notion that there are various departments that women cannot work. Examples of those departments are financial, especially the accounting department, managerial departments, and others. Why are we always hooked up by these beliefs that intimidate the other gender? In chapter 5, Rereading America, Societies should be managed by both males and females to enhance equality. Through intimidations, one part of the gender feels demotivated to work in those areas; hence it is necessary to consider freedom in the gender.

Women are believed to be better suited for baby-making than making money. This myth limits their potentiality and their ability to do more of work other than making babies. Even though that myth is well embraced in many countries, the truth is that women are resourceful economic agents, and a very persistent and gender-based barrier hinders them from being resourceful (Lakia 66). In many states, women are not allowed to exploit their ideas. If they can be allowed to exploit their talents in different possibilities, issues of low gross domestic product and poverty could be alleviated. In chapter 6, Rereading America, based on the bill of rights, all the citizens have the equal right to exploit in any opportunity that emerges. It is necessary to enhance equality and respect the rights of both men and women. If women can be allowed to exploit their ideas and the government invest in their activities, then that would lead to the closure of gender gaps. It would result in a suitable global annual gross domestic product, and issues of poverty in countries would be reduced. Generally, without limiting the capabilities of women in our countries, then many job opportunities would arise, and the existing opportunities would be added value on hence more opportunities that would lead to economic development (Michelle,77). Considering the myth that women are only good at making the babies, then it means that they depend on the income made by their husband and that arrives at low income in circulation in the economy. If the women are now given the opportunity, and the beliefs are not considered, then more opportunities would be created. Hence women would become independent in various areas, and that would lead to increased income distribution that leads to increase per capita income, thus economic development.

Conclusion

In conclusion, freedom and equality in gender should be embraced in all parts of the world. If we keep on following the belief that that was made possible by the early people, then there will be no more development in our countries. It is necessary to work as a team, both men and women to fight over these myths. However, some myths are a bit crucial in economic development, but others are just killing the potentiality of the genders. In chapter 6, Rereading America, Prejudice should be eliminated and that all the citizens should consider the bill of right to close the gender gap to enhance equality to the gender all over the country. Development is always the core mission in different countries; hence, if we keep on embracing these beliefs, where will the nations be in some years to come? If myths can be considered keenly, they favor one side of the gender that is the male, and this cannot lead to harmony and equality in the country. A country full of independent women is better off since they will contribute to the economy (Moody 56). Gender insensitivity and discrimination of one gender will never bring development in the countries. Change is inevitable, and it has to be embraced to curb with current situations of countries. Therefore, all countries should embrace the empowerment of gender to enhance equality in all parts of the world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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