Gender Roles and Expectations in our Society. by Giselle Perez

Pay differential in men and women

arguello_bb — 2025-02-16 23:32:02 UTC

Gender pay differential refers to the disparity in earnings between man and woman, often influenced by factors such as discrimination, occupational segregation, and differences in q

Work experience, or hours worked.

Bricio Arguello

Sexual Harassment and Gender-based Violence

giselleperez5 — 2025-02-16 23:45:51 UTC

The #MeToo Movement: A movement that brought attention to sexual harassment and assault, particularly in the workplace, shedding light on how prevalent it is across industries.

"The #MeToo movement isn’t just a hashtag. It’s not a trend. It’s not just about famous people. It’s about creating a space for people to talk about their experiences and make systemic changes."
Source: Burke, T. (2018). Me Too Movement.
Website: www.metoomvmt.org

Sexual Harassment and Gender-based Violence

giselleperez5 — 2025-02-16 23:51:17 UTC

Useful Resources for Survivors

National Sexual Assault Hotline:

1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network):

www.rainn.org

#MeToo Movement Website: www.metoomvmt.org

Sexual Harassment and Gender-based Violence

giselleperez5 — 2025-02-17 00:08:39 UTC

Drake Bell’s case is just one example of how abuse and gendered power dynamics in the entertainment industry have led to exploitation, particularly of young women and minors. While the specifics of the case might be unique, it reflects a broader societal issue that needs greater attention, especially in terms of accountability, safeguards for minors, and the cultural treatment of women in Hollywood.

Sexual Harassment and Gender-based Violence

giselleperez5 — 2025-02-17 00:12:29 UTC

Gender Roles in Occupations

2025-03-02 21:33:17 UTC

Do we pick our career based on gender roles...

Gender Roles in Occupations

2025-03-02 21:35:14 UTC

Are we teaching our kids what they should be based on their sex?

Gender Roles in Occupation

2025-03-02 21:52:18 UTC

Children themselves also play an active role in developing this vision for the future by their own gender identity, specifically by how similar they feel to individuals of the same gender. To reduce gender disparities in the occupational and domestic domain, programs need to be designed that focus on parental role modeling in the family as well as children’s gender identity development.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8809201/

Gender-Affirming Care in Youth

p9h6x6s824 — 2025-03-04 22:28:27 UTC

President Trump's new executive order threatens to deny transgender youth access to life-saving, evidence-based healthcare supported by every major medical association. The Human Rights Campaign condemns this politically motivated attack on personal healthcare decisions, stressing that choices about medical care should be made by doctors and families, not politicians.

CHLA Faces Growing Pressure After Shocking Decision

p9h6x6s824 — 2025-03-04 22:34:01 UTC

In a powerful show of solidarity, hundreds gathered outside Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) to demand the restoration of gender-affirming care for transgender youth after the hospital’s shocking decision to cut access for new patients under 19. Community leaders, medical professionals, and parents rallied with one clear message: Trans youth’s lives depend on this care, and any attempt to strip them of it will not be tolerated.

How Anti-Trans Laws Harm Gender Equality and Youth Rights

p9h6x6s824 — 2025-03-04 22:38:50 UTC

Willie Carver, a Kentucky teacher and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, highlights the damaging impact of anti-trans legislation, like the law passed in Kentucky, which bans education on gender identity and sexual orientation. This law forces educators to prioritize political agendas over student well-being and fuels discrimination. Carver argues that such laws, alongside the far-right's Project 2025, aim to enforce a narrow, exclusionary vision of society, threatening LGBTQ+ rights and families, while undermining fundamental freedoms and protections for all. These measures not only target trans individuals but also have a broader, harmful societal impact.

p9h6x6s824 — 2025-03-04 22:47:19 UTC

Age discrepancy in pay of women and men

arguello_bb — 2025-03-04 23:07:24 UTC

Age can exacerbate the gender pay gap, as women. Often face lower salaries compared to men at similar stages of their career, especially when factoring in career breaks for caregiving. As women. Age, they may also experience slower wage growth or face discrimination in higher paying leaderships position further widening the pay disparity between gender.

Race pay discrimination

arguello_bb — 2025-03-04 23:13:42 UTC

Pay discrimination by race occurs when individuals are paid differently based on their racial or ethnic background, despite having similar qualifications and performing the same work. This results in wage disparities, with black, Hispanic, and other racial minorities often earning less than their white counterparts for equivalent roles and responsibilities.

Gender and Household Responsibilities

bolsmbala — 2025-03-04 23:38:48 UTC

A fair division of household labor ensures that responsibilities are shared equitably, reducing stress and promoting healthier relationships. Traditional gender roles often create imbalances, but modern approaches emphasize

https://youtu.be/dlYBrrcgILo?si=lY5-9_rIidGbdVBx

Gender and Household Responsibilities

bolsmbala — 2025-03-05 00:29:45 UTC

Men’s Perspective: Some men still feel pressure to prioritize work over housework, while others actively challenge stereotypes by taking on equal roles in parenting and household duties.

Women's Perspective: Many women continue to bear the bulk of domestic labor, even when working full-time, leading to discussions about fairness and balance in relationships.

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Men-and-Womens-Perception-of-Gender-Roles-Within-the-Household_fig2_308277223

Gender and Household Responsibilities

bolsmbala — 2025-03-05 03:22:59 UTC

Eve Rodsky’s Fair Play explores the imbalance in household labor, where women often bear the mental load and take on the majority of domestic tasks, even when working full-time. This invisible work leads to stress, burnout, and relationship strain.

Rodsky introduces the Fair Play system, which ensures tasks are fairly divided by assigning responsibilities using the CPE method (Conception, Planning, and Execution) meaning one person fully owns a task instead of just helping.

https://www.fairplaylife.com/the-book