GENDER INEQUALITY : WOMEN

ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY: GENDER INEQUALITY AMONG WOMEN

    Gender inequality is the state in which people have equal access to opportunities and resources

regardless of their gender. It refers to the equal responsibilities and rights of both men and

women. However, now gender equality is being downplayed in our society. They are not given

respect by this society nowadays. According to the Malaysian survey, there are women and girls

who are discriminated against in the labour market, education, sports, etc. I agree with the

statement that gender inequality against women is growing in this society.Therefore, the

government must take a look at this issue. Ways to practise gender inequality in our communities

are through the introduction of gender empowerment programs, the implementation of gender

equality, and the creation of gender awareness campaigns.

    Firstly, the introduction of gender empowerment programmes will ensure that both men and

women understand gender equality, as stated by Emily W. Kane (2014). This is because it will

provide effective solutions for mitigating male dominance in our society. For instance, it will teach

men how to use their qualities for good. They will use their strength to preserve and protect the

feminine character. Thus, women should be given equal opportunities and resources to establish

themselves in society, depending on their determination.

    Kyle Beardsley, b. 1979, PhD in Political Science (University of California, San Diego, 2006),

stated that the implementation of gender equality policies will ensure that gender equality is

maintained in our society. Thus, gender inequality among women in the workplace is still a hot

topic in our society. Women work two-thirds of the world's working hours but earn only 10% of the

total income. For example, the prime minister can pass legislation requiring equal pay into law.

Thus, this will ensure that women are given the same opportunities as their male counterparts.

    Thirdly, the Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development (2011) also stated that the

creation of gender awareness campaigns will give both men and women a collective voice. This

is because women have long been considered second-class citizens, with unequal employment

opportunities as men. Most notably, the female gender is often propagated negatively by the

media, including movies and music videos. For instance, Saudi Arabia is one of the countries that

doesn't allow women to drive. This means that still, in that country, people do not understand what

women are capable of. Hence, the gender awareness campaign should be expanded to ensure

that both men and women are aware of their respective abilities.

    As a conclusion, I agree that gender inequality exists in women's society. Therefore, gender

equality has to be restored for our communities to keep progressing. Gender inequality breeds

poverty because it denies one party a lot of opportunities and creates a lack of productive

opportunities in society. Therefore, gender inequality has a lot of negative impacts on our

societies, and we should implement the measures that help us restore gender equality in our

societies.