The Gender discrimination

Eassay Outline

1. Definition
2. Forms of gender discrimination
3. Global comparison
4. Pakistan’s condition
5. Women’s status
6. Conclusion

Discrimination is the practice of treating somebody or a particular group in society less fairly than others. It involves excluding or restricting members of one group from opportunities that are available to other groups. The United Nations stance on discrimination is depicted in a statement which goes as: Discriminatory behaviors take many forms, but they all involve some form of exclusion or rejection.”

Gender discrimination refers to beliefs and attitudes in relation to the gender of a person. Such beliefs and attitudes are of a social nature. Gender discrimination is often noticed when an employer does not hire, promote or wrongfully terminates an employee based on his/her gender, or employers pay unequally based on gender.

In an educational setting, a student may be excluded from an educational institution, program me, opportunity, loan, student group or scholarship due to his/her gender.

In the housing setting, a person may be refused negotiations on seeking a house, contracting/leasing a house or getting a loan based on his/her gender. Another sphere where discrimination may be found is banking: for example, if one is refused credit or is offered unequal loan terms based on one’s gender.

Gender discrimination is a worldwide phenomenon with a difference that developed countries are less afflicted than the developing ones. Sweden and Norway have the best record respectively for gender equality across a range of issues. Pakistan is worst hit by gender discrimination. In our society. Stereotyping paves the way for gender discrimination. From food, education. Entertainment, employment, treatment, civil liberties, inheritance and housing to policy and decision-making, women have to face discrimination in every walk of life while their male counterparts enjoy he privileges in comparison.

In the East, women are given preference at certain places out of respect as a softer sex, and this is not generally considered a discrimination against men.

It is a bare fact that women’s human rights are flagrantly violated in our society by the male community. Governments have introduced many laws in this regard, but it should arrange their effective implementation to protect women at every step and ensure them greater gender equality.