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ENG1503ACADEMIC ENGLISH
NOTES, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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QUESTION:
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Do you agree or disagree with the social statement made by the cartoonist and
the tweet in IMAGE A above? Provide THREE (3) examples to support your
position Make reference to IMAGE A and the three-reference links provided
We frequently debate gender equality at work, but we rarely talk about the topic when it
comes to job division at home. Annand Mahindra, the chairman of the Mahindra
company, recently tweeted a picture of professionally dressed people on a racetrack.
For men, the way was clear, but for women, it was paved with several home stumbling
blocks.
Mahindra asserted that the realization struck him after he was recently given the
responsibility of watching his one-year-old grandson. During this time, he came to
understand that working women take more effort to succeed than males do.
I agree with Anand Mahindra's assessment that working women frequently confront
more problems and effort than their male colleagues. In this essay, we'll look at how
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people see people wearing professional clothing at a racetrack in order to recognize the
challenges women face. For men, the way was obvious, but for women, there were
many barriers at home. There will undoubtedly be a conversation about gender equality
today. To bolster this claim, consider the following three examples:
Gender inequality in the workplace: Numerous research and publications show that
gender inequality in the workplace is still a problem today and has been for many years.
When it comes to employment, men and women have never been on the same page. In
the workplace, discrimination against women can take numerous forms, including during
hiring, hiring processes, and employment itself. For instance, if a position in construction
were to become available, a man would be chosen over a woman because the job is
more suited to men. Women confront obstacles like the gender pay gap, a lack of
leadership opportunities, and biases that might impede their professional development.
For instance, a study cited in the link "Equality Between Men and Women in the
Workplace: Will We Ever Achieve It?" explains the obstacles women must overcome
to achieve equal participation in administrative and executive positions. Because of
these structural problems, women must work harder to get through these obstacles and
advance in their careers.
Unpaid caregiving responsibilities: Unpaid care work is essential to people's health,
their families, and society as a whole (Stiglitz et al., 2007). This unpaid work performed
by women is essential to the welfare of individuals, families, and the economy as a
whole., which is a significant component of economic activity. Women spend
disproportionately more time than males providing unpaid care. Women devote a
significant portion of their waking hours to fulfilling the expectations of their domestic
and reproductive roles as a result of gendered social norms that consider unpaid care
work as a female prerogative. The "double burden" of work that women bear as a result
of these additional tasks over and beyond their paid work. They shoulder a
disproportionate share of unpaid caregiving duties, such as raising children and taking
care of elderly or ill family members. Their professional lives may be impacted by this
increased responsibility, making it difficult for them to manage work and family
responsibilities. The link "Why Are We Still Fighting for Equal Rights in the
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Workplace?" analyzes the enduring gender expectations and conventions that lay a
greater burden of caregiving on women. Women must put in more time and effort to
juggle these duties, which could hinder their career advancement.
Societal Expectations and Stereotypes: Society's expectations of how we should
behave, speak, dress, groom, and conduct ourselves are known as gender roles. For
instance, a woman is expected to handle both domestic duties and organizational tasks,
but a guy can focus solely on his job. Biases that disadvantage women in the workplace
might be produced by deeply ingrained gender norms and preconceptions. These
preconceptions frequently propagate the idea that women are less capable or dedicated
to their work, which results in biased assessments and unequal distribution of chances.
The article "SDG 5: Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in the Workplace"
Biases that disadvantage women in the workplace might be produced by deeply
ingrained gender norms and preconceptions. These preconceptions frequently
propagate the idea that women are less capable or dedicated to their work, which
results in biased assessments and unequal distribution of chances.
In conclusion: based on the provided data, it appears that the social commentary
made by the cartoonist and the tone expressed in the tweet are consistent with the body
of knowledge addressing gender disparities in the workplace. This essay further
supports inequality because it demonstrates that women typically perform more than
twice as many household chores as men do. These results show that the relationships
concerning the distribution of domestic and family responsibilities among men and
women are unjust. The examples provided here illustrate some of the challenges that
women face, emphasizing the need for continued efforts to achieve gender equality in
the workplace.
https://mg.co.za/top-six/2022-08-19-why-are-we-still-fighting-for-equal-rights-in-the-
workplace/
https://ceoworld.biz/2023/01/30/equality-between-men-and-women-in-the-workplace-
will-we-ever-achieve-it/
https://www.uvu.edu/global/docs/wim22/sdg5/sdg5-dalessandro.pdf
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