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1.Gender Discrimination. hatred against people based on their sex rather than their individual merits in many patriarchal societies, females were viewed as the "weaker sex" "reverse sexism" : the advancement of female power and dominance through suppressing men
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1.Gender Discrimination • hatred against people based on their sex rather than their individual merits • in many patriarchal societies, females were viewed as the "weaker sex" • "reverse sexism" : the advancement of female power and dominance through suppressing men • 1960s: The sexual revolution saw a change in sexual morality and sexual behavior throughout the Western world. • UK, US, Canada & HK all set up laws to prevent sexual/gender discrimination • (See also “Glass Ceiling”, “Misandry ” & “Misogyny”)
On the flipside… Can gender equality also take on a negative connotation in terms media exploitation?
BLOG TASK : • Can discrimination against gender ever be justified? Examine your response within the context of your country.