Q&A:
Q: Is discrimination against women really that prevalent?
A: YES!!!
Q: Where does it occur?
A: Sexism is all round the world!
In developing nations, school attendance isn’t always as regulated as it is in most westernized countries. Regardless, young girls account for 60% percent of the children who do not attend school, as opposed to 50%. Many parents in developing nations place more emphasis on the welfare of their sons as opposed to their daughters, who are regarded as supporters to help with household tasks as opposed to earning income.
Young girls are sold as young brides without their consent. Because they are viewed as property, their best interests are often disregarded. In China, girls are more likely to be given up for adoption because families are only allowed one children to raise, and they would prefer to raise a son, because they view them as being more beneficial in the long run.
Q: Okay, so discrimination against women happens around the world…except in the United States and Europe right?
A: Nope.
Even though most women in westernized countries are guaranteed all of the rights that men have, they do not always receive them, as they are often treated differently than men.
Q: I don’t really see any discrimination against women though, are you sure it exists in westernized countries?
A: Yes, it definitely does; you just have to know where to look.
Discrimination against women in the form of sexism is especially evident in:
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights – Women’s Rights and Gender Unit even published a paper detailing many laws that discriminate against women. Don’t believe me? Check it out!
http://www.ohchr.org/Documents/Publications/laws_that_discriminate_against_women.pdf
Q: Is discrimination against women really that prevalent?
A: YES!!!
Q: Where does it occur?
A: Sexism is all round the world!
In developing nations, school attendance isn’t always as regulated as it is in most westernized countries. Regardless, young girls account for 60% percent of the children who do not attend school, as opposed to 50%. Many parents in developing nations place more emphasis on the welfare of their sons as opposed to their daughters, who are regarded as supporters to help with household tasks as opposed to earning income.
Young girls are sold as young brides without their consent. Because they are viewed as property, their best interests are often disregarded. In China, girls are more likely to be given up for adoption because families are only allowed one children to raise, and they would prefer to raise a son, because they view them as being more beneficial in the long run.
Q: Okay, so discrimination against women happens around the world…except in the United States and Europe right?
A: Nope.
Even though most women in westernized countries are guaranteed all of the rights that men have, they do not always receive them, as they are often treated differently than men.
Q: I don’t really see any discrimination against women though, are you sure it exists in westernized countries?
A: Yes, it definitely does; you just have to know where to look.
Discrimination against women in the form of sexism is especially evident in:
- The workforce
- Legal proceedings
- The home
- The medical field
- Marketing tactics
- The education system
- Church
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights – Women’s Rights and Gender Unit even published a paper detailing many laws that discriminate against women. Don’t believe me? Check it out!
http://www.ohchr.org/Documents/Publications/laws_that_discriminate_against_women.pdf