Education, women, men, gender equality, emergence of groups, equality, diplomas, wage, genetic difference
With the recent emergence of groups, worldwide, like "Me Too" for example, it is obvious that equality between men and women is a burning issue today.
In France, the indignation provoked by the number of women murdered by their husbands or boyfriends since the beginning of the year is very important too.
So, the question is: is there really gender equality? And as we ask the question, we can also wonder if we are born equal, or if society shapes us.
[...] In Scandinavia, the situation is much more equal : In Sweden for example, paternity leave is compulsory (contrary to France) and couples must share 480 days for the paternity leave ( ) III To improve the situation and create more equality between men and women, we must keep denounce situations where men and women are not treated as equal. But I think there is also another solution : and it is education. If parents educate their children and teach them that boys and girls are equal, it will improve the situation. Of course, it will take time, because changing minds is very long. But to me, education is the only way to succeed. [...]
[...] I There is of course a genetic difference between men and women. It is true that men can be stronger physically. It is also evident that women are the ones who carry babies. These physiological aspects have thus led people to consider that men are stronger and women more fragile and more entitled to stay at home, for example, to raise their children. And these "stereotypes" have always been confirmed by many religions : indeed, Christians consider that Eve is the person who perverted Adam when she gave him the apple. [...]
[...] Is there really gender equality? With the recent emergence of groups, worldwide, like "Me Too" for example, it is obvious that equality between men and women is a burning issue today. In France, the indignation provoked by the number of women murdered by their husbands or boyfriends since the beginning of the year is very important too. So the question is : is there really gender equality? And as we ask the question, we can also wonder if we are born equal, or if society shapes us. [...]
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