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The 5 Whys

  • being changemakers
Gender Equality

1000 Points

Ends Mar 31, 2010
Chapter Challenge: If we better understand why gender inequality exists, we’ll better know how make gender equality a reality. In this journey, you may have used the “5 Whys” exercise to help you get to the root of this problem. Summarize your chapter’s most significant insights and post them here for cheese points! (PS. This is a chapter challenge, make sure whoever uploads the exercise gives the points to your chapter asap :)
Submitted by natesingh on March 7, 2010 - 10:44pm.

1. Men are seen as stronger

1. Men are seen as stronger biologically
2. Sexism
3. Differences in educational opportunities
4. Cultural, Political, or Religious values that emphasize a specific and segregated role for women in society.
5. Power in the household is shifted toward men instead of women, a fact that's reinforced by educational, occupational and cultural disparity.