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Stereotypes
Summary: Provides an explanation of how our gender specific behaviour may come from genetic differences between male and female biology or from social influences.
Those who deny biological advantages for either sex are flying in the face of scientific evidence (Moir and Moir 2000, p118.) Ensuring equality between men and women is taking on a new appearance. As we mature as a culture and continue to strive for the rights of citizens to become truly equal in the social context of our lives, regardless of race or gender (religion has a lot further to go in this area), we are presented with new obstacles to overcome. Sure, as adult citizens we may feel that there is equal opportunity available to all, but unless we have had an upbringing and education that has provided the right platform from which we can develop to our potentials, these opportunities are merely a front for equality. When analysed closely, deficiencies are revealed within our social construct that actually inhibit true equality. Rather than success being guaranteed (something...
This section contains 1,814 words (approx. 7 pages at 300 words per page) |