Psychological Factors Contributing To Gender Bias In The World

Despite progressive social movements, bias against women is still a prevalent practice, which is yet to be eradicated. Following are some of the psychological reasons for this bias.

Some would think that being a woman in this current social scenario is a blessing as opposed to the plight of women a century ago. They now have equal rights, equal representation and other equalities which have been constitutionally granted to them.

However, the manner in which these grants are practiced is very different from what the law states. The ratio of men to women in any professional field is scandalously low, and even the distribution of wages by companies is partial towards women. There are several reasons why this bias still continues despite the fact that we live in a ‘progressive society.’

Reasons For Gender Bias

According to our studies at this website (newspsychology.com), one of the main reasons for gender bias is the fact that women are greatly discouraged when they are trying to establish themselves in any professional field. They are repeatedly told, from a young age that they are beneath men, and even if they are not told then the surrounding environment ingrains it into their mind. This affects their psychology for life, which makes them timid when they are trying to walk down their chosen career path. Another reason is that the majority of men actively believe that women are beneath them and that their place is in the kitchen.

However, the problem is that it is more than just a part of their psychology. They truly believe in what they think, which makes the situation worse. Men actually feel that when they deny women their equal rights to employment, wages, etc. they are doing nothing wrong. This is the prevalent attitude, even in today’s society which is primarily patriarchal, which leads to rampant gender bias all over the world. 

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