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Sexual Equality. Is the female the weaker sex? Is it nature or nurture?. Some males still have prejudice against females. The treatment of males and females in society is not the same. Introduction. Females are not weaker than males in many areas.
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Sexual Equality • Is the female the weaker sex? • Is it nature or nurture?
Some males still have prejudice against females. • The treatment of males and females in society is not the same. Introduction Females are not weaker than males in many areas. They have the same ability. However…
Why do people have this concept? Six sections: 1. Historical problems 2. Learning ability 3. Commercial success 4. Political savvy 5. Physical ability 6. Psychological aspects
Questionnaire Are male’s ability higher than female’s? Number of people interviewed: 100 Male: 45% Female: 55%
1. Historical Background Pre-historic time Matriarchal society People used to think: females give birth. Primitive society Females are respected. Men even hunt food for women.
Men accumulated knowledge and skills through hunting. Later Men believed thatthey were stronger. The status of females and males shifted!
2. Learning ability Academic performance -Primary- Females are better than males. Males are better than or equal to females. -Secondary- Does this mean that females are less talented than males?
focus on focus on Some research has been done by a professor who found out that : • The male sex is good with logistics. • The female sex is good with language. The reasons for male’s better performance in the secondary stage: subjects that are related to language. Primary stage subjects that are related to logistics Secondary stage But this still does not mean that the male sex is better than the female!
more more more more The results of daytime students in HKCEE & HKALE. Source from: http://www.hokkaidohk.com/education/hkcee_2003_sta.htm
Female Female Male Male Male Male Male Male Male Male 3. Commercial success Source from: http://www.forbes.com/ ( 02.26.04, 6:00 PM ET)
The successful merchants are mostly men. $ Reasons: Men are generally logical and can exercise self- restraint. $ These help them to earn money and keep money. Become a successful businessman. Females are not enough sensible! $ $ Easily waste money.
4. Political Savvy Most of the successful statesmen and politicians are men. In history Reasons: 1. Men are good with logistics. ~more resolute, calm and sensible. ~more participation in government affairs. 2.Women are generally more sensitive, irresolute and hesitant. ~they will easily act according to their sentiments.
Olympic games ----- record of 1996 Athletics Item Records (male) Records (female) 400m 43.49sec 48.25sec High jump 2.39m 2.05m Hop step & jump 18.09m 15.33m swimming 100m breaststroke 1:00.60 1:07.02 4X100m Free-stroke relay 3:15.41 3:39.29 5. Physical Ability Males have a better records! Source from: http://big5.xinhuanet.com/gate/big5/202.84.17.73/aoyun/ayjl.htm
REASONS: The physique between male and female are different. This difference is inherent. We can’t use the same criteria to judge female and male’s physical ability! because in nature, a female’s physique is weaker than male’s.
6. Psychological Aspects Many people think that: The male sex is steady and calm. The female sex is effeminate and emotional. They think males are strong, because of the physical strength of males. How are these images of male and female brought out? Culture transmits the belief that males should be strong. Even when they get hurt, they should not cry.
Males are trained to be strong to protect the female. They think male is the stronger sex. Comparatively, females are free to express their emotions. Females are mentally healthier. In fact, this is a vicious circle. That’s why the female sex is regarded asweaker. If males are too emotional. They will be considered as cowards.
Male Female Conclusion The Female is not the weaker sex. Most of them can be excellent and outstanding at work. One sex is not better than the other ~ Respect each other ~ Everyone should be treated equally ~Make use of our intelligence and knowledge to benefit society We have wonderful and meaningful lives .
Resources Books: 1.The War Against Boys (by Christina Hoff and Sommers) This book tells the story of how it has become fashionable to attribute pathology to millions of healthy male children. 2.Boys and Girls Learn Differently (By Gurian) In this profoundly significant book, author Michael Gurian synthesizes this current knowledge and clearly demonstrates how this distinction in hard-wiring and socialized gender differences affects how boys and girls learn. Gurian presents a new way to educate our children based on brain science, neurological development, and chemical and hormonal disparities.
Websites: http://www.hokkaidohk.com/education/hkcee_2003_sta.htm 會考最新統計資料(2003) http://www.eoc.org.hk/CE/cedaw/index.htm Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women http://www.hwfb.gov.hk/ Health, Welfare and Food Bureau http://www.women.gov.hk/eng/home.html Woman’s commission http://big5.xinhuanet.com/gate/big5/202.84.17.73/aoyun/ayjl.htm 奧運會紀錄
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