Introduction
Gender issues play a significant role in the global development of humanity. In different cultures, there are various relations between the sexes, and gender discrimination persists to this day. Gender equality must be determined not only at the level of the policy of a particular state but is cultivated at the level of society. A significant difference between some signs of belonging to one or another gender is the cause of noticeable gender differences. Sometimes these differences are dictated only by gender varieties in general and sometimes by differences in cultures. Although the heads of state strive to overcome gender differences, in some cultures, these differences are particularly clearly traced.
Discussion
The scale of gender differences depends on the culture, and they are expressed with apparent contrasts. Schmitt et al. (2017), in their article, describe and demonstrate that sex differences occur in different cultures. For example, in the countries of the East, gender dissimilarities are shown through behavior in society, as well as through everyday attire. Thus, women in some Eastern countries should wear closed clothes, unlike men who can establish themselves and dress as they wish. In addition, in some countries of the West and the East, differences in sexual roles are visible. Such a characteristic as masculinity, for example, in Japan and Austria determines the differences in earnings, and in Sweden, an employment guarantee is organized for women (Schmitt et al., 2017). These differences play a significant role in sexual relations in various cultures.
Differences in gender relations between cultures also lie in the quality of life of the population. In Western cultures, the stress level of women is much higher than that of men and that of women in Eastern cultures (Schmitt et al., 2017). This is characterized by the fact that in Western cultures, women are more actively seeking to align their position with men and are making tremendous and significant efforts. In Indian culture, gender differences are rigorous since it is accepted among Indians that women are the keepers of the hearth, and men get their livelihood and food.
In some cultures, gender inequality is becoming more widespread, and heads of state do not change this situation in any way. The differences between the sexes are becoming more pronounced and socially acceptable. This situation allows discrimination and inequality to flourish and develop. Schmitt et al. (2017) claim that women are increasingly subjected to pressure and humiliation, which subsequently hurts their lives. Furthermore, in some cultures, a man is the primary breadwinner, and it is believed that he has more privileges and rights than a woman.
Conclusion
In conclusion, different cultures are characterized by their peculiarities regarding gender differences. To match their gender characteristics, men and women behave differently, and therefore a special gender relationship is established. Male dominance is typical in different cultures, but the strength of this dominance is different. Nevertheless, although there is an active struggle against sexual discrimination, it still occurs and is especially pronounced in some cultures. The battle with the privileges of men over women is critical because women of various cultures experience difficulties and suffering caused by male dominance. When correcting gender differences between diverse cultures, cultural values mustn’t suffer from this, but the elimination of inequality is significant for global development.
Reference
Schmitt, D., Long, A., McPhearson, A., O’Brien, K., Remmert, B., & Shah, S. (2017). Personality and gender differences in global perspective. International Journal of Psychology, 52(1), 45-56.