Social Issues Essays

Equality in various areas such as race, age, sex, and other factors is globally sought after. The issue of gender equality is a global concern, with varying opinions on women’s treatment. Some believe women are still seen as inferior, others argue progress has been made and discrimination is no longer an issue, while some acknowledge […]

Both writers explore the plight of women and condemn the acts of sexism and racism. Walker and Atwood both show how women can overcome the harsh situations that occur, however the writers do this using various different styles. The life of Celie in “The Color Purple” emphasises the hardships and joys of black people, focussing […]

What can you learn from Source A about the treatment of women workers at the end of the Second World War? [6]From Source A, we can learn that at the end of WWII, many women were made redundant. This came after years of propaganda imploring them to go and work to replace the men who […]

“And now we will make human beings; they will resemble us and be like us,” Genesis 1:26. Christians believe that all people are made in the image of God; therefore they all have God given dignity. Their lives are sacred and there value is inherent. Therefore, the duty of all Christians is to recognise and […]

Throughout Maya Angelou’s childhood, major obstacles do not cease to be thrown at her. This includes the obstacle she was born with, which is being a black female, in a harsh world of Jim Crow laws, racism, and sexism, a real-world existing during the 1930s-1940s in southern America. She depicts this world to us through […]

Henry Ford once said of his automobiles “You can have one in any colour as long as it is black”. Has psychology taken the same approach in its search for a “normal” or standard individual? Are psychologists narrow-minded in their study of humans, accepting the norm as being the white European male as a stereo-typical […]

Although women in Hong Kong have made progress by assuming more managerial and higher-level roles, there is still gender pay inequality even when their salaries are equivalent to those of men. This can be attributed to anti-sex discrimination laws, a fair education system, and a highly competitive capitalist economy that has resulted in an increase […]

The proper management of the human resources of an organization is one of the most important activities that must be undertaken by the organization in order to successfully function in a competitive market. It is necessary to carry out comprehensive processes aimed at obtaining the deepest possible knowledge of the employees, their professional potential, ambitions […]

It has been argued that, adult females have been excluded from the survey of work, and that, when they are studied, the analysis has frequently been distorted by sexist premises ( Acker, 1977 ; Acker and Van Houten, 1974 ; Brown, 1976 ; Kanter, 1975, 1977 ; Oakley, 1974 ) . Prior to the industrial […]

Sexual harassment is a widespread issue globally, even in countries like Malaysia in both Western and Asian regions. In Malaysia, sexual harassment is particularly prevalent within the workplace, with male colleagues specifically targeting female employees. Multiple articles, reports, and news stories have shed light on the high occurrence of sexual harassment against women in the […]

The use of the term “ 3rd moving ridge ” within modern-day feminism is inevitable. A new coevals of women’s rightists are ( rhenium ) working towards the successes and failures of the old two moving ridges of feminism, the first and the 2nd. ‘The earliest reference of the term “ 3rd moving ridge ” […]

The media is often seen as responsible for changes in the actions, behavior, and perception of people from different races, sexes, religions, and more. This belief is commonly held by many individuals and further explored by social scientists. Some sociologists argue that all gender roles are socially and culturally defined expectations and beliefs about the […]

The construction industry is an important contributor to the economy, creating jobs, yet it lacks equal opportunities in both workforce and workplace. Only a few industry stakeholders promote diversity and equality through their experiences and perceptions which help understand relevant environmental factors. The top issues where discrimination still exists are gender and culture within this […]

In the opening section of chapter one, the structure of an Academic Novel is outlined as a summary. According to the definition, a campus novel is a novel in which the setting or characters are related to an academy or campus. Originally, these novels depicted academic life in Oxford and Cambridge. Over time, significant changes […]

In order to examine the two books in the second chapter of my thesis, it is necessary to have a theoretical foundation regarding political orientations. I will explore the fundamental ideas behind masculinism and sexism before ultimately drawing comparisons between them. Definition of Masculinism Masculinism is a political ideology that originated during the second wave […]

Weldon’s short story ‘Weekend’ is a strongly feministic and satirical fiction about a weekend of a wife and working-mother in the 70s. The story concerns a well-off English middle-class family, at their country cottage. The central focus is on Martha, and much of the writing represents her stream of consciousness as she struggles to ensure […]

One of the realities that we ought to live with is the fact that statistics show that women make up half of the working population. One of the other reality is linked to the fact that men have been considered to be the dominating sex at the place of work. To a larger extent, this […]

The main focus of Zora Neale Hurston’s short story Sweat is the difficult life of Delia, an African-American woman who suffers due to her demanding job and abusive husband. Delia supports her family by doing laundry for white people, while Sykes relies on her financially but constantly undermines her. The story primarily explores the theme […]

The Media and Tough Guise In Jackson Katz’s video Tough guise: violence, media, and the crisis in masculinity, Katz presents the media as culprits in creating a culture crisis in masculinity. In the video, Katz uses the movie The Wizard Oz as a way to describe the use of the term “tough guise”. In the […]

During my English class, we examined the prevalent bias against women in society, both locally and globally. We explored how women are subjected to harsh treatment by men in various settings such as offices, homes, and colleges. Additionally, we delved into the impact of gender stereotypes on society. A specific advertisement prompted me to further […]

During the Victorian Era, society prevented women from making their own living, which caused an inescapable dependence upon men’s income; “Barred by law and custom from entering trades and professions by which they could support themselves, and restricted in the possession of property, woman had only one means of livelihood, that of marriage” (Kent 86). […]

Despite the advancements made by the sex discrimination act in decreasing discrimination and instilling fear of legal consequences for offenders, it is clear that there are still individuals who do not hesitate to discriminate based on gender and sexuality, regardless of the law. Studies suggest that although the Sex Discrimination Act has brought about important […]