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Gender inequality / Sexism
Why do men continue to have more power than women in society?
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Early civilizations / Patriarchy
System in which men are dominant over woman Woman stood home through pregnancy and then nurturing the children Men were hunters, traders and warriors Men protected the group by fighting wars Men had control of weapons and gathered prestige through fighting wars
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Conflict perspective Gender roles are a reflection of male dominance
Men control the economic and political institutions Men have established laws and customs that protect their dominant position In doing so men have blocked women’s access to power
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Sexism and Discrimination
Sexism is the belief that one sex is by nature superior to the other Gender discrimination happens when a female is denied equal opportunity based on her gender. ( Males rarely get discriminated because of their gender )
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