Gender Discrimination in Libraries: A Sociology Report Analysis

This sociology report investigates gender discrimination within university libraries, focusing on its impact on student experiences and resource access. The study employs a pilot study and qualitative interviews with 20 randomly selected students to gather insights into perceived disparities in library usage, electronic resource access, and career preparedness. Key findings highlight potential gender-based differences in resource utilization and the influence of discrimination on student experiences. The research includes interview questions designed to explore student perceptions of gender dynamics in the library environment and proposes recommendations for improving resource availability and promoting equitable access to educational services. The report also emphasizes the importance of reliable online resources and suggests that universities should provide study materials through their own websites to ensure the quality and accessibility of educational resources for all students.

SOCIOLOGY (METHODS
AND METHODOLOGY)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................1
Result of pilot study.....................................................................................................................1
Qualitative interview design plans...............................................................................................1
Topics based on observation........................................................................................................2
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................3

INTRODUCTION
Gender discrimination at various places have been the most common issues which affects
the environment more effectively than any other operational changes. However, in respect with
analysing the impacts of gender discrimination in the university library on which researcher have
prepared several questions. Thus, they will interview a sample 20 randomly selected students
that will be effective in analysing the internal scenario of the university library.
The main purpose behind selecting this pilot study is for analysing the university scenario
with respect to bring the education services among the male and female students (Healey,
Stepnick and O'Brien, 2018). They have presented that there will free education facilities for all
while still in some places the unlawful issues incurred and affects internal environment.
MAIN BODY
Result of pilot study
In respect with this, researcher has analysed the opinion and view point of various students
on which majority have defined that in some of the cases there have been Gender discrimination
faced by them in the university library. Thus, it has been relevant with the issuing the books
relevant with their subjects, sitting and spending time in library had been unexpectable as they
have faced such issues. Moreover, there have been issues relevant with the interlibrary loan
taking as well as relevant services has incurred obstacles in their operations.
On the other side, male students are highly active and capable with respect to use the
electronic data such as proper resources, wireless access as well as sources through which they
can easily gather and analyse the data (Gender Differences in the Use of a Public Library, 2018).
However, they are more capable than the female students in technical field.
Qualitative interview design plans
Type of interview:
To measure these issues and drafting a validate conclusion to the issues where researcher
have planned to conduct a survey on 20 randomly selected student. They will be interviewed
with the 5 most commonly asked questions which will help researchers in analysing the issues
and obstacles relevant with the issues (Parsons, 2017). Therefore, the direct interaction will be
adequate in respect with analysing the issues of students clearly.
Interview question:
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 Have you ever felt that, men students are more likely in the library as compared with the
female students?
 What is your opinion regarding the use of electronic resources as well as the offline
resources?
 Does gender discrimination affect the career preparedness in university?
 Do you believe that the web-based technology for providing the e-resources among
students will more effective?
 What are the differences have been seen with respect of using the library by male and
female students?
Topics based on observation
As per analysing the issues which have been faced by the students with respect to gain
knowledge and prepare the best path of their career on which there will be requirement of
accurate and authentic sources (Godechot and et.al., 2018). thus, taking knowledge through
online sources which will be quick and appropriate but they cannot be reliable. So, in relation
with this, there must be preparation of effective website which must be consists of appropriate
resources. University should provide its study module and material through its own website.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Godechot, O. and et.al., 2018. economic sociology. Sociology. 19(2).
Healey, J. F., Stepnick, A. and O'Brien, E., 2018. Race, ethnicity, gender, and class: The
sociology of group conflict and change. Sage Publications.
Parsons, T., 2017. The present status of “structural-functional” theory in sociology. In The idea
of social structure (pp. 67-84). Routledge.
Online
Gender Differences in the Use of a Public Library. 2018. [Online]. Available through :<
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/a3de/13a96654c2d1b90401bf8ff435431cffcfad.pdf>.
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