Category: Gender Sociology

  • Top 10 American Feminists and Their Contributions

    American Feminists: Feminism is a movement and discourse exploring the pertinent question that has become politically commonplace in contemporary society. It asks the question: ‘why is there inequality between the genders?’ The feminist discourse not only explores the social dimensions of this issue but also the philosophical, economic and political aspects of it. While the…

  • The Gendered Nature of Labour and Leisure

    Women spend two to ten times as much time as men on unpaid care jobs across the world. This unfair and skewed distribution of responsibilities is associated with discriminatory gender roles. “Gender differences in unpaid care work is the missing link in the analysis of gender gaps in labour outcomes, such as labour force participation,…

  • Role of the Brahmo Samaj in Social Movements – Women Empowerment

    Role of the Brahmo Samaj in social movements aimed at improving the position of Women in Bengal The position of women in society as a topic of discussion can more often than not, be summarised into one single word – abysmal. The overwhelming presence that patriarchal societies possess, across the globe is arguably the first…

  • Essay on Women’s Empowerment in 2100 Words

    Although women make up a majority of the global population, they make up a minority in the social world. Women’s rights is an issue that has been expressly debated and highlighted across time and culture. Unfortunately, it remains a pressing matter to this day. Feminism has gone through multiple waves or eras, as some may…

  • Islamic Feminism: What You Need To Know (Essay in 1900 words)

    Islam and feminism are heavily discussed topics, especially with the current social conditions that are affecting a diverse amount of people all over the world. The two words put together might seem like an oxymoron,  however, the more one looks into it, the more the movement and its importance makes sense. One might ask how…

  • Arundhati Roy: Biography, Works and Books Review

    Arundhati Roy is a renowned author who has many published works and has gained many recognitions throughout her career. This essay will be focusing on her life as an author and the many works of hers. I will also seek to examine her contributions to the field of literature and society as a whole. Introduction…

  • Examining the portrayal of Hyper-Masculinity in Advertisements

    Abstract Gender socialization is heavily influenced by advertising. Hyper-masculinity appears to be prevalent in advertising content geared at men. Because advertising is a socializing agent, this could be damaging. Hyper-masculinity’s acceptance and idealization in advertising, as well as in our culture as a whole, should be questioned. Many young men are currently taught that being a…