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  2. Gender inequality - Wikipedia

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    Gender inequality is the social phenomenon in which people are not treated equally on the basis of gender. This inequality can be caused by gender discrimination or sexism. The treatment may arise from distinctions regarding biology, psychology, or cultural norms prevalent in the society.

  3. Gender inequality in the United States - Wikipedia

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    The social relationship between gender and elections is crucial, as gender plays a significant role in moderating the correlation between election and legislative behavior. [31] Our social gender beliefs impact not only how the general public perceives women in political office but also their decision-making and political actions.

  4. Gender equality - Wikipedia

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    Gender equality is the goal, while gender neutrality and gender equity are practices and ways of thinking that help achieve the goal. Gender parity , which is used to measure gender balance in a given situation, can aid in achieving substantive gender equality but is not the goal in and of itself.

  5. Gender neutrality - Wikipedia

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    Gender neutrality (adjective form: gender-neutral), also known as gender-neutralism or the gender neutrality movement, is the idea that policies, language, and other social institutions (social structures or gender roles) [1] should avoid distinguishing roles according to people's sex or gender.

  6. Social inequality - Wikipedia

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    Gender as a social inequality is whereby women and men are treated differently due to masculinity and femininity by dividing labor, assigning roles, and responsibilities and allocating social rewards. Sex- and gender-based prejudice and discrimination, called sexism, are major contributing factors

  7. Discrimination against men - Wikipedia

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    Discrimination against men based on gender has been observed in the health and education sectors due to stereotypes that men are dangerous to women and children. In the legal system, men on average receive higher rates of incarceration and longer sentences than women for similar crimes.

  8. 35 Posts Calling Out Social Norms That Should No Longer Be ...

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    Image credits: mom_with_an_attitude According to the author of the thread, they decided to ask the question online after thinking about how societal standards change over time.

  9. Gender disparities in health - Wikipedia

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    The World Health Organization (WHO) has defined health as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." [1] Identified by the 2012 World Development Report as one of two key human capital endowments, health can influence an individual's ability to reach his or her full potential in society. [2]