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Gender Discrimination: An Overview Of Historical And Contemporary Issues

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  • Kendall Oswald

    (Department of Chemistry [University of Warwick] - University of Warwick [Coventry])

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This research article provides an overview of gender discrimination, including its historical roots and contemporary manifestations. Discrimination based on gender has been a pervasive issue throughout history, with women facing barriers to education, employment, and political participation. Although progress has been made towards gender equality, gender discrimination still persists in many forms today. Gender-based violence, workplace inequality, legal barriers, and poverty are among the contemporary issues that disproportionately affect women. This article highlights the importance of addressing the root causes of gender discrimination and working towards the creation of a society that values and respects individuals regardless of their gender identity or expression. Education, policy reform, and advocacy efforts aimed at promoting gender equality can help create a more just and equitable world for all.

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  • Kendall Oswald, 2023. "Gender Discrimination: An Overview Of Historical And Contemporary Issues," Post-Print hal-04109042, HAL.
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    1. Selin Dilli & Sarah G. Carmichael & Auke Rijpma, 2019. "Introducing the Historical Gender Equality Index," Feminist Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 25(1), pages 31-57, January.
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    Gender Discrimination; Contemporary Issues; Gender-Based Violence; Workplace Inequality; Legal Barriers; Human Rights; Gender Equality; Policy Reform; Advocacy Efforts;
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