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    Figure 2 shows the percentage of the currency in median real annual for full time workers and education for man and women from 1970 to 2007.According to the chart‚ between 1970 and 2007‚ women’s income increased by 30% for those who had a college degree. It can be clearly seen that education for women who was from 1970 to 2007 the highest’s percentage for high school graduate around 45%. And women who has college education earn almost double than women high school education in1970. This increase

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    Gender Roles in Society Many people throughout the world enjoy the love of sports whether it be watching your favorite sport or playing it. Sporting events can bring families together throughout the world. There are many things that have an impact on sports‚ but the biggest impact is the gender of the athletes. It is more likely for men’s sports to be watched on tv rather than women’s sports. Why does gender affect which sports are watched and televised? The gender you are may affect the sport you

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    Representation of Gender Inequity within the Sporting World 2013-2014 KINE1000 6.0 Socio-cultural Perspectives in Kinesiology York University A lot of us would deny that gender and other types of physical inequity exist in sports today as there is more inclusiveness‚ of both genders‚ in sporting activities than there was in the past. But if we investigate thoroughly we would find a lot of evidence that proves otherwise. Females are still being oppressed and subjugated in many sport activities

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    “What is the difference between sex and gender?“ is an inquiry which some individuals seem confused upon because both concepts are often misunderstood. Sex is a biological distinction between males and females‚ while gender is a socially constructed definition that relates to characteristics defining masculinity and femininity (Kilic). The latter is a structural feature of society‚ as the public maintains the dominant belief in preserving male advantages. This ideology that the public has learned

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    Gender inequality is the denial of autonomy and equal rights to one group of people based on their gender (Bonvillian et al. 2013:42). It often occurs in societies where male dominance is persuasive. Men learn to disvalue women and to assume rights to control women’s activity (Bonvillian et al. 2013:42). This essay will examine how women are subjected to gender inequality by forms of physical‚ verbal and emotional abuse. This essay will discuss the inequality women are subjected to through forms

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    Outline and asses the feminist explanations of gender inequalities (40) Feminists believe that women are unequal to men‚ and the different groups think it is down to different reasons. Liberal feminists think it is because it is down to gender role socialisation. Marxist feminists believe it is down to capitalism. Radical feminists think women are not equal to men because of relationships within the home‚ and black feminist think they are unequal not just because they are women‚ but also because

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    Gender Inequality Charlotte P. Gilman & Janet Chafetz Gender Inequality Gender Inequality is when men and women are separated by the belief that one gender is superior to the other in forms that deny full participation or restrictions to one’s ability to live an equal life. Ever since the dawn of time there has been one gender superior to the other and to this day there are still gender differences in the political‚ economical and physical life of a male versus a female. Charlotte Perkins

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    Social Stratification refers to how a society is categorized into ranking based on different factors including power‚ wealth‚ race‚ gender‚ and education. Social Inequality is similar but can be defined as unequal and unfair opportunities between people within a society. Social stratification is formed in societies‚ usually based on power and wealth. Those with more money also have more power and end up at the top of society‚ whereas those without money or power end up at the bottom. Some examples

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    as talented at sports as men are. This stereotype has been disproven by the many female athletes that are thriving and are considered some of the best athletes in the world. Progress has been made but the stereotype still exists and is relevant in sports. This stereotype directly relates to the popularity of men’s sports versus women’s and the equality between the two. Is there a probable reason for women sports to not be on the same advanced level as men’s? Or it is a case of gender stereotype.

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    Gender and sexuality and its presence and implications it has within sport? I have chosen to research and discuss the concept of gender in sport. Issues relating to gender have been a popular topic of interest since the recent world championships‚ when the new 800m champion Caster Semenya were asked to take a gender test‚ due to her over all ability and physical appearance. I believe this issue will also be more relevant with the lead up to the 2012 Olympics and the push to improve sports in school

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