What are five ways that gender stratification affects society?

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Answer 1

1. Education: Through socialization, women are channeled into “feminine” majors like social
science and education, and deterred from STEM fields. Women also receive less funding
to participate in sports at both the high school and collegiate levels.
2. Workplace: Women work in “feminine,” or pink-collar, jobs that offer less pay and
benefits. This contributes to the persistent wage gap, where men, on average, earn more
than women, even when they have the same qualifications or hold the same position.
3. Home: Although men are beginning to contribute to childcare and household chores,
women still do the majority of this work. This usually comes on top of working a full-time
job, thus placing a greater burden on women, and contributing to increased stress and
decreased productivity at work.
4. Power and government: In the United States, it is rare for a woman to be in a position of
power, either inside or outside of the government. This means that women’s voices and
experiences are less likely to impact policy and law, which contributes to a patriarchal
culture.
5. Violence: Women and girls are more likely to experience sexual harassment at work,
domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault, including rape. Worldwide, this also
includes femicide, honor killings, human trafficking for sexual slavery, and female genital
mutilation.