In a society for all time of its existence there were certain stereotypes.For example, a man must have courage, a woman - feminine.Such stereotypes exist in society for a long time.Today, these judgments relate to such areas as sexism.This motion is manifested in different ways.Next, we analyze in more detail what a given flow.
general concept
Sexism - a world view, the opposite feminist movement.The latter is considered to be the main gender equality.Sexism - is, simply put, a clear separation between the rights depending on gender.Sometimes this world can be expressed in the form mizogonii (hatred for the ladies) or misandry (rejection of men).A person holding such views, is sexist.Considered outlook is usually manifested in two forms, in particular male and female chauvinism.
manifestations in society
followers of the movement inherent gender discrimination.Every day a person is faced with a variety of prejudices.If someone does not agree with the established framework, the public will react to this disapproval or simply do not understand it.Such gender politics inherent in the motion under consideration.Some of the biases are more about the fairer sex, the other - strong.
Stereotypes about men
the stronger sex - earner, so the main income of the family should bring it.It also has to pay for the joint with the chosen entertainment.
If the baby is born a man should provide it, even if it does not want.This also applies to those times, when a woman got pregnant on purpose, by resorting to cheating partner.
In terms of sexual relationships men have more freedom.It is normal that he may have sexual intercourse before marriage and outside it.The society decided that a man should first get acquainted with the woman, dominate everything.This also applies to sexual contact.
men is often called "strong" sex.They must be self-confident, have a domineering character and a certain amount of aggressiveness.There are some purely "male" education.So before 2008 were Suvorov schools, which takes only boys.The same applies to the draft.Male segment of the population is military service.Accordingly, the standards in schools is significantly higher loads.
the stronger sex must shoot hats at the entrance to some areas, such as church, or the sound of the anthem.Physically, men are considered more severe.
problems of discrimination against women
most often representative of the fairer sex only acts as a sexual object without a license.Accordingly, no obligations to it and can not be.It is often assumed that a woman should not have fun during sex.For a man, it is only subject to meet their needs.In some countries, women decided to be circumcised.They removed the main erogenous zones (eg clitoris and labia).Damu will be condemned if she has sexual relations before marriage, or have multiple partners.Against women should not be the first to learn, make decisions.It should be weak, submissive and softer.
In countries where abortion is permitted, the last word is always a woman.Men opinion often does not solve anything.
in everyday cooking, washing, cleaning and so on. N. Are purely female responsibilities.
The same applies to the fact that children are brought up mostly only a mother.She granted maternity leave for child care, as well as the hospital if he is ill.In the event of divorce, children almost always leave with a woman.Often, the decision is made, despite its financial and social position.
Not all countries women have the right to vote.In some states with respect to the fairer sex does not apply the death penalty or life imprisonment.They can receive packages in unlimited quantities.Yes, and court judgments against them more loyal.There are countries where women bear a heavier punishment for their misdeeds.
In some countries, the fairer sex can not serve in the army, even voluntarily.The rules stress in schools for them is much lower than that of men.
in churches and some of the activities women should cover their heads.
gender discrimination in the labor market
Nowadays, there are some occupational segregation according to gender rights.There is a ban (or disapproval from others) for the right to engage in certain activities on gender.In the stronger sex is almost always higher earnings.This is particularly true of professions in which only men are working.
Ladies have a low-paying job.This is evident even in those areas where they can be employed both women and men.The difference in their wages can range from 16% or more.Those occupations that are considered to be women, less well paid.
Sexism - a phenomenon that often manifested to the ladies quite tough.In particular, it concerns the inability to build a career and rise through the ranks to higher positions.Such an attitude towards women is determined by the American term "glass ceiling."The men go to retire later than women, although the life expectancy the stronger sex, usually less.
some beliefs related to men, are not women, or the machinations of feminist.Interestingly, many of the limitations prescribed in the laws that create state bodies, which employs mainly the representatives of the stronger sex.Some scientists believe that these stereotypes - a consequence of patriarchy.Moreover, they limit both women and men.
opposite movement
Sexism - this, of course, not the only, albeit a persistent trend in the society.There are areas, whose followers oppose stereotypes.Antiseksistskie movement are distributed mainly in the Western countries.These include:
- leftist political movements.
- "informal" movement (hippies, anarchists, etc.).
But sexism is still not losing ground, and in some places and makes them ...
