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Are women still counted as vulnerable groups, if yes then why?
Women and Vulnerability We are living in 2024 with various advancements and ease. Women, as a community and as individuals, have covered a journey of discrimination, oppression, and otherization. I am thankful to all those feminists who took the first step towards women's empowerment and transgresseRead more
Women and Vulnerability
We are living in 2024 with various advancements and ease. Women, as a community and as individuals, have covered a journey of discrimination, oppression, and otherization. I am thankful to all those feminists who took the first step towards women’s empowerment and transgressed the normative boundaries of a patriarchal society. In the present-day scenario, women are still viewed as vulnerable and are still fighting hard for gender equality. Here are some arenas that explain why women are still seen as vulnerable groups:
1. Social and cultural norms: As a result of living in a society built by men, women fall into a specific category of expectations and gender roles. They are expected to reduce their identity to a person who is meant to serve her counterpart, bear children, and look after the household. Even with significant fights and change, it is still believed that women who do not fulfill these expectations do not ‘fit in’. Unfortunately, this leads to violence against women, putting them at risk of domestic, sexual, and mental abuse, which again adds to their vulnerability.
2. Economic discrimination: workplaces have been custodians of this idea, where women are seen as vulnerable parts of the workforce due to the above-mentioned expectations and the view that they are not good leaders. These biases result in the ‘gender pay gap’ and ‘glass ceiling effect’ in various organizations. It does not allow them equal opportunities to compete with their male counterparts. This can lead to financial insecurity and limited access to resources.
3. Political and legal systems: When it comes to politics and policies, women are often underrepresented. Even if laws exist, enforcement can be weak, allowing discrimination and violence against women to continue. One such stark example is abortion rights. Various states declaring it illegal rob women of their right to their bodies. It is her body’s choice. Not being equipped with their rights, women are at risk of violence and won’t be able to fight for themselves.
These are some key areas that represent the idea of women being a vulnerable group. The fight for equality is long, and we are here for it!
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Women and Vulnerability We are living in 2024 with various advancements and ease. Women, as a community and as individuals, have covered a journey of discrimination, oppression, and otherization. I am thankful to all those feminists who took the first step towards women's empowerment and transgresseRead more
Women and Vulnerability
We are living in 2024 with various advancements and ease. Women, as a community and as individuals, have covered a journey of discrimination, oppression, and otherization. I am thankful to all those feminists who took the first step towards women’s empowerment and transgressed the normative boundaries of a patriarchal society. In the present-day scenario, women are still viewed as vulnerable and are still fighting hard for gender equality. Here are some arenas that explain why women are still seen as vulnerable groups:
1. Social and cultural norms: As a result of living in a society built by men, women fall into a specific category of expectations and gender roles. They are expected to reduce their identity to a person who is meant to serve her counterpart, bear children, and look after the household. Even with significant fights and change, it is still believed that women who do not fulfill these expectations do not ‘fit in’. Unfortunately, this leads to violence against women, putting them at risk of domestic, sexual, and mental abuse, which again adds to their vulnerability.
2. Economic discrimination: workplaces have been custodians of this idea, where women are seen as vulnerable parts of the workforce due to the above-mentioned expectations and the view that they are not good leaders. These biases result in the ‘gender pay gap’ and ‘glass ceiling effect’ in various organizations. It does not allow them equal opportunities to compete with their male counterparts. This can lead to financial insecurity and limited access to resources.
3. Political and legal systems: When it comes to politics and policies, women are often underrepresented. Even if laws exist, enforcement can be weak, allowing discrimination and violence against women to continue. One such stark example is abortion rights. Various states declaring it illegal rob women of their right to their bodies. It is her body’s choice. Not being equipped with their rights, women are at risk of violence and won’t be able to fight for themselves.
These are some key areas that represent the idea of women being a vulnerable group. The fight for equality is long, and we are here for it!
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