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1205MED Week 2 GENDER INEQUALITY Abbey van Herwaarde - Coggle Diagram
1205MED Week 2 GENDER INEQUALITY
Abbey van Herwaarde
Who does it impact?
Women
Men
Transgender
Children
All genders
How is society affected?
Women are seen as inferior and less capable
Gender pay gap
Women have little to no access to education in some countries
Some women requiring maternity leave, which can differ in different countries
Gender inequity is more prominent in different religions
Expectations of men - not to be emotional - impacts on mental health issues, less likely to seek help
Stereotypes surrounding gender roles
Stereotypes of which workforce men and women should enter
How does this impact health
Access to health care
Impacts on sexual health in some cultures
Male mental health - leading course of suicide
Women are being harassed
Lack of education surrounding health
Women have higher rates of suffering mental health issues such as anxiety
Men have higher injury rates in the work place
Preventative measures
Early education
Eliminating stereotypes in schools (sports, toys ect.)
Media campaigns