Gender Inequality: A Comparative Analysis in the US and Canada

This report, prepared for the Department of Health and Human Services, addresses the pervasive issue of gender inequality in the United States and Canada. It begins with an introduction highlighting the significant social problem of gender-based disparities, emphasizing the need for equality. The problem description outlines various aspects of inequality, including unequal pay, underrepresentation in government and tech sectors, increased household burdens for women, and higher risks of violence and poverty. The report then compares gender inequality in the US and Canada, examining variables, determinants, and similarities in employment and social issues. The approach section discusses the influence of cultural stereotypes and personal biases on the analysis of social problems, utilizing social constructionist and conflict theories to mitigate biases and provide a more accurate assessment. The report concludes with references to relevant academic sources.

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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................1
Problem Description........................................................................................................................1
Approach..........................................................................................................................................3
References........................................................................................................................................4

Introduction
There are various social has been raised in country which impacts negatively on people
living in the nation. However, one of major social issue can be considered as factor of inequality
between men and women which must be removed from society in gain development. Meanwhile,
there are various aspects in which women get less than men in society which is not appropriate
(Hakim, 2016). Moreover, it is observed and analysed that there are various local areas in which
there is strong discrimination factor between men and women in Unites States which is required
to be reduced in proper manner. In present time, it is evaluated that strict legislations reduce the
discrimination on the basis of gender but it takes much time to remove this threat from the
society in US.
Problem Description
The problem of inequality between men and women is still very much adopted on society
which is required to be overcome in order to gain development in the nation. It has been analysed
that there various aspects in which women are not equal to men which mentioned here. Initially,
women pay more for common household items then men do and females get 16% less money as
compared to male counterparts. Secondly, women are under-represent in government and they
are minority in executive suite as well as in booming tech sector. Thirdly, women still shoulder
more household burden and they are far more likely to be victims of human trafficking.
However, female soldiers face rape & harassment and always remain at higher risk of sexually
assault as well as domestic violence. Young females suffer from partiality in schools or colleges
and retired women are twice as likely as retired men to live in poverty. Moreover, it is also
observed that, in many organisations, compensation of female employees is low and there is not
other benefits are granted to them at work place (Hearn and Morgan, 2014).
It has been determined that only proper education and legislations can change overall
wrong thoughts related to inequality among men and women. Meanwhile, discrimination on the
basis of gender on local communities reflects a major issue at national level which create barrier
in development of country. Discrimination has been done in every small aspect of life in local
areas like education, clothing etc. whereas partiality at international level can be identify ratio of
women in government, politics and other reputed positions. Similarity among local and national
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discrimination include the suffering of females at every single step of their life as they cannot
improve their standards of life.
Comparison
Basis United States Canada
Variables and determinants
of Inequality
In context of Unites States, it
has been analysed that, there
are various social variables
and determinants such as low
education, poor socio-
economic conditions,
inappropriate superstitions,
societal trends, religious
influence and culture.
In case of Canada, it is
evaluated that the inequality is
based on several determinants
such as family arrangements
and differential exposure to
lifestyle including smoking,
drinking, exercise & diet.
Reason of inequality However, lack of education
motivate people to believe in
superstitions and conduct
wrong inaccurate attempts
with women.
However, it is also observed
that the inequality between
men and women is also carried
out on the basis self rated
health, functional ability,
chronic illness and distress.
Related to employment Female employees did not get
opportunities of growth at
work place but men gain
beneficial chances for
promotion and increment.
Women did not not get any of
bonuses and incentives
whereas male employees gain
monthly incentives rather than
salary along with bonus on
special occasions.
Similarity
Considering overall facts about inequality in United states and Canada, it has been
analysed that government bodies of both countries putting efforts to overcome with this social
problem. However, both of these nations making strategies to promote education, democracy,
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development and economic growth in order to overcome with social problems of inequality
between men and women respectively. Meanwhile, some of determinants regarding partiality are
similar in US and Canada i.e. growth opportunities in jobs, lifestyle and socio economic
situations.
Approach
The social problems are usually created due to inappropriate thinking of people and
wrong perception influenced by culture. However, the issue of inequality between men and
women has been analysed results on opinion of stereotypes who did not think practically and
understand actual fact but promote inappropriate trend like discrimination on the basis of gender
(González, Jurado and Naldini, 2014). Within the context of international relations, it is analysed
that the culturalist believe that self is a communal self which develop in interaction with others
where interests values & norms are shaped by sociological procedure. Basically, it is determine
that primary determinants of gender inequality and the place to which it derives its staying
power from gender stereotypes. Moreover, the gender can be considered as primary frame which
has been used for defining the self and other ta the time of describing the way of behaving dur in
interactions and with another people. Meanwhile, I have analysed that personal believes also
influence our views about particular social issue. In addition to this, it is identified that women
have to face these discriminatory problems as it is their life but this is totally wrong perceptions
and assumptions of those stereotypes who promote factor of inequality. Moreover, its I necessary
to stay away from any kind of biases at the time of analysing particular social issue.
At the other hand, it has been evaluated that my analysis get affected by biases created
due to my personal religious and cultural beliefs as they distract me from actual facts of specific
social problem. However, my own religious thought and views impacts negatively on my
analysis regarding inequality between men and women in terms of avoiding few of practicals
facts accordingly. In addition to this, it is also observed that few of individual support higher
education and career opportunities for females but in limited fields and justify by giving opinion
of their easy life in personal and professionals aspects. It is necessary to make avoid personal
biases which can be done by using appropriate theories and strategies. I have follow practical
facts to make my analysis more accurate about discrimination between men and women.
Furthermore, I have used Social constructionist theory and conflict theories which provide
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support to limit my own biases and make analysis of inequality on the basis of gender more
appropriate.
References
Books and journals
Hakim, C., 2016. Key issues in women's work: Female diversity and the polarisation of women's
employment. Routledge-Cavendish.
Hearn, J. and Morgan, D. H. J., 2014. Men, Masculinities and Social Theory (RLE Social
Theory). Routledge.
González, M. J., Jurado, T. and Naldini, M. eds., 2014. Gender inequalities in southern Europe:
woman, work and welfare in the 1990s. Routledge.
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