Discrimination Against Women: Legal Gaps and the Role of Reform in Promoting Gender Equality"

Abstract

Discrimination against women is defined as the people who are treated differently simply due to their gender identity or gender expression. Discrimination can present in a variety of ways, such as unbalanced treatment in the workplace, less access to education, less access to health care, and social exclusion. Discrimination reinforces negative stereotypes, impedes social equity, and irrationally impedes growth. Discrimination against women is a complex and multifaceted issue with historical roots. Discrimination is often tied to societal norms that come from historical belief systems around role-based expectations, perceptions of gender-based roles, and perceptions of power imbalances, which are often unconsciously reinforced, and the degree of impact on individuals relates to opportunities and experiences, and overall impact on well-being and health. Addressing discrimination takes an entire society approach, a multi-faceted approach that must address the conceptualization of social norms, with considerations for equitable opportunity and social norms through incentives, laws, etc., ensuring that there are legal protections for all people, irrespective of their gender identity or gender expression.