Q5: Where can we see Gender Discrimination?

Through surveys and other research I did on other questions I realized that Gender Discrimination is a complex and multifaceted issue.  

Gender discrimination can be seen in a variety of settings, including the workplace, where it manifests as salary inequalities, constrained chances for professional progression, stereotyping of particular positions based on gender, and instances of sexual harassment. Gender discrimination in educational environments is evidenced by differences in access to high-quality education, discriminatory treatment of students based on gender, and underrepresentation of particular genders in particular academic subjects. In addition, women frequently face obstacles while trying to enter politics and leadership positions and have fewer opportunities to hold positions of authority than men. Through the representation of men and women, the media reinforces preconceptions and unattainable beauty standards for both sexes, furthering gender discrimination. Traditional gender roles can result in unequal family responsibilities, with women frequently shouldering excessive domestic work. Men and women are also affected by gender-based violence and harassment, however, the type and frequency of such instances may vary depending on gender. Furthermore, laws and societal conventions like property rights, inheritance rules, and traditions that favor one gender over the other contribute to the persistence of gender discrimination in some communities. Gender discrimination can also have an impact on women's physical autonomy and access to reproductive rights, healthcare, and family planning. Further marginalizing those who defy conventional gender standards is the intersection of gender discrimination with discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

(Anna Maria Furusawa)

Gender discrimination causes inequality between girls and boys around the world. Save the Children. (n.d.). https://www.savethechildren.org/us/charity-stories/how-gender-discrimination-impacts-boys-and-girls 

Fahy, A. (n.d.). What are examples of gender discrimination?. Concern Worldwide. https://www.concern.net/news/what-are-examples-gender-discrimination