Sexism

 SEXISM: SEE IT. NAME IT. STOP IT.

Sexism is prejudice or discrimination against a person or group based on their sex or gender. It primarily affects women and girls, and it is the root cause of gender inequity worldwide. Sexism is any expression (act, word, image, gesture) based on the idea that some persons, most often women, are inferior because of their sex. By this article I would like to present about simple discussion about Sexism and Gender equality in a relationship.

Sexism

Sexism is prejudice or discrimination based on one's sex or gender. Sexism can affect anyone, but it primarily affects women and girls. It has been linked to stereotypes and gender roles, and may include the belief that one sex or gender is intrinsically superior to another.

Gender inequality is a social process in which men and women are treated differently. Treatment may stem from differences in biological, psychological, or cultural norms that are popular in society. Some of these differences are based on experience, while others seem to be socially constructed.

Gender Streotypes

A gender stereotype is a generalized view or preconception about attributes or characteristics, or the roles that are or ought to be possessed by, or performed by, women and men. A gender stereotype is harmful when it limits women’s and men’s capacity to develop their personal abilities, pursue their professional careers and/or make choices about their lives.

A gender stereotype is a generalized view or preconception about attributes or characteristics, or the roles that are or ought to be possessed by, or performed by, women and men. A gender stereotype is harmful when it limits women’s and men’s capacity to develop their personal abilities, pursue their professional careers, and/or make choices about their lives.

Modern sexism

Modern Sexism represents a contemporary form of sexism based not on a belief in female inferiority, but rather on resentment or hostility towards working women themselves. 

Neosexism

Neosexism is defined as the “manifestation of a conflict between egalitarian values and residual negative feelings toward women”

By considering gender-related policy is- sues, the Neosexism scale allows respondents to express sexist attitudes without necessarily admitting that they believe that women are inferior to men. In short, the Neosexism scale appears to be a sensitive measure of modern prejudices based on gender.

Ambivalent sexism

Ambivalent sexism is a theoretical framework which posits that sexism has two sub-components: "hostile sexism" and "benevolent sexism"

Ambivalent sexism is a theoretical framework which posits that sexism has two sub-components: "hostile sexism" and "benevolent sexism". Hostile sexism reflects overtly negative evaluations and stereotypes about a gender.

GENDER EQUALITY IN A RELATIONSHIP

In the gender literature, we often come across two concepts: ‘gender equality' and ‘gender equity'. They are sometimes used interchangeably, but they do not quite refer to the same thing. Gender equality requires equal enjoyment by women and men of socially valued goods, opportunities, resources and rewards. And gender equity is the process of being fair to women and men. Women and men are an equal being in a relationship. It’s important to communicate regularly about the balance in the relationship, especially if one of you is unhappy or uncomfortable. Women are not house pets, and society has the wrong idea of qualities of genres. There are women that are more stronger, rational, and are more protectors than some men.

Equality can mean different things to different partners. What matters is how you and your partner define it for your relationship. It’s important to communicate regularly about the balance in your relationship, especially if one of you is unhappy or uncomfortable. In a relationship, communication is very important. It doesn’t matter the situations, communications are primal. Why does equality even matter, you might ask? Well, we know that in an abusive relationship, one partner maintains power and control over the other. This type of relationship is extremely unbalanced and unequal. By learning more about how to create equality in a relationship, we can end abuse and build healthier relationships.

Sexism in a society is most commonly applied against women and girls. It functions to maintain patriarchy, or male domination, through ideological and material practices of individuals, collectives, and institutions that oppress women and girls on the basis of sex or gender.

Dinesh Shiwantha Wanigathunga

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