Patriarchy and Androcentrism

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This paper discusses that globally whether in Scandinavia, where women have the most opportunities for economic and political life, to countries like the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, where women cannot vote or go to school, women are at a distinct disadvantage compared to men. The author points out that patriarchy and androcentrism is so engrained in the worlds' cultures that we do not realize it. The paper concludes that even in the United States, there is a danger of neglecting the needs of women, because of a mistaken belief that equality has been attained.

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"Martha Nussbaum observes that women are consistently less nourished than men and consequently, less healthy. Women are less likely to be literate or receive schooling and job training. Many who choose to enter the workforce face need to overcome objections from their family or community as well as issues like discriminatory hiring and promotion practices and sexual harassment. In many countries, women are not allowed to vote and do not have the same political and economic rights as men. They cannot own property, choose their own mates or decide whether or not to have children. In addition, many women who work are also responsible for care-giving and other household duties."

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