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Gender Inequality in Workplace: A Perspective of Gender Narrative
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Abstract
The prejudice and discrimination toward femininity lasted from the ancient world to today's workplace. Women frequently faced judgments, with a particular focus on anti-feminity, this study explores the gender differences in career expectations, the unequal distribution of career opportunities, and disparities in unemployment rates which all contribute to this pervasive imbalance. Firstly, this research investigates how societal norms and stereotypes shape gendered career expectations. By analyzing the pressures that steer individuals towards specific career paths, it becomes evident that femininity was often marginalized, leading to limited career choices for women. Secondly, this research examines the unequal distribution of career opportunities, revealing how institutional and structural factors perpetuate gender disparities. The scarcity of women in leadership positions and male-dominated industries further entrenches the absence of femininity within workplace narratives. Lastly, the study uncovers the gender-based disparities in unemployment rates, highlighting the systemic biases that hinder women's access to stable employment, particularly during economic downturns.
Keywords
Gender inequality, discrimination, stereotype, workplace
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- Volume Title
- Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Interdisciplinary Humanities and Communication Studies
- ISBN (Print)
- 978-1-83558-253-4
- ISBN (Online)
- 978-1-83558-254-1
- Published Date
- 03 January 2024
- Series
- Communications in Humanities Research
- ISSN (Print)
- 2753-7064
- ISSN (Online)
- 2753-7072
- DOI
- 10.54254/2753-7064/25/20231852
- Copyright
- 03 January 2024
- Open Access
- This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited