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Sex and Gender Reading Responses

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Why Science Doesn't Support Single-Sex Classes

Social scientists do not support single sex classrooms because they do not bring any efficacy in the academic performance of the learners. There has not been a well-designed research to demonstrate a significant improvement in performance in single-sex schools. However, there is concrete evidence that this type of schooling results in gender stereotyping among the learners, teachers and also leads to legitimization of institutional sexism. Despite the opposition by the scientists, there are proponents who support this type of schooling.

Some of the parties embracing the gender-segregated classes include the media, school officials and also some of the bestselling books. Despite the conventional wisdom having massive support, scientists out of research have indicated that there is no significant difference in the brains of boys and girls. Segregation does not bring any significant difference in performances and therefore, it should not be encouraged. The article provides more evidence from scientific research on the need to eliminate segregation because rather there is no academic improvements that can be associated with it.

Although there are slight differences in biological; development of boys and girls, the academic performance cannot be associated with this because the brain development is more similar than different. Hormonal changes in the adolescence stage tends to be the most basic point held by the classroom segregation advocates. From other resources, the brain development of children is not any different, the differences are noted as they develop.

This article have helped me understand the nature of boys and girls in classroom achievement. The sex and gender of a person does not determine the performance and thus all genders are equal. I have also understood that the hormonal changes in boys and girls bring out a difference.

The Gender Wage Gap by Occupation 2017 and by Race and Ethnicity

There has been a gender wage gap between men and women. This is either by the occupations hat is the male dominated and the female dominated fields or within occupations where men get paid more than women despite having the same skills acquisition. Men have also dominated in most occupations which makes the overlap a small on the women’s side. A large percentage of men can be seen working in the women dominated occupations compared to the number of women working in the male dominated occupations.

Even in the overlapping areas where men work in the common women occupations, they are paid more than females. Such occupations include secretaries and administrative assistants, elementary and middle school teachers and registered nurses. Even for the top most occupations such as managerial positions, men earn more despite the occupation being male dominated. There is a wage gap of around $ 497 weekly.

In the male dominated fields, it goes without saying that women earn less than men. Full time employment consist of 33% of men and 20% of women in jobs such as automotive service technicians and electricians. Women get a weekly less pay compared to men even in the middle skill occupations which requires less than a degree. It is clear that women do not voice out their concerns on payment because an attempt would have bridged the huge gap.

I have learnt that despite the ethnicity, gender equality is not observed at the workplace. Women are normally paid poverty-level wages in most occupations than men. Being form the same race and ethnic group does not affect the earnings of women, they usually get a less pay even without the consideration of both. I have also learnt that discrimination in the workplace continues among women. They are viewed as a weaker being with less capabilities which is the reason behind job segregation and the wage difference.

Marriage and Gender Equality Today: An Interview with Stephanie Coontz

From the article, Stephanie argues that today’s marriage setting have changed compared to the ancient times. Gender equality have been embraced and there is an open platform for people to choose partners who are more satisfactory to them. Previously, marriage was considered a rigid institution with definite gender roles. This encouraged dependence of women on men and the appreciation of marriage partners was hard due to the gender roles distinction. Today, the more the expectations of mutuality and equality, the less stable marriages are since each person is not ready to settle for a less satisfactory partner.

In the past men married for love while women used other ways to choose a partner due to the future economic dependency in men and the subordinate requirement to their husbands. People defined love in terms of gender. Today, both gender can get into marriage based on love due to the evolved equality needs. Heterosexuals revolutionized marriage in the 20th century with the emphasis on equality and freedom of choice. This can be associated with the emergence of same sex marriage which are seen to have distinct strengths and provides learning opportunities for partners.

For an intimate relationship to be based on respect, interest and friendship it all depends on the choice of the partner. People need to be very careful when making the choice of a partner. Choosing a partner form the first impression rather than an internal understanding tends to be the most destructive aspect of most marriages. Most marriages are stable because of the appreciation and recognition of either partner.

From the article I have learnt on the nature of traditional relationships and marriages. Equality was not observed, roles were distinctive between different genders and most marriages were not based on love from both partners. I have also learnt that currently, equality is observed and most marriages are based on mutual love. Out of love, women can be observed to quit jobs so as to be fully responsible wives and also to get time to show equal love to their husbands.

References

Barnett, R., & Rivers, C. (2012). Why Science Doesn't Support Single-Sex Classes. Retrieved 18 October 2019, from https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2012/02/17/21barnett.h31.html

Hegewisch, A., & Williams, E. (2018). The Gender Wage Gap by Occupation 2017 and by Race and Ethnicity | Institute for Women's Policy Research. Retrieved 18 October 2019, from https://iwpr.org/publications/gender-wage-gap-occupation-2017-race-ethnicity/

Marriage and Gender Equality Today: An Interview with Stephanie Coontz | Stephanie Coontz. (2014). Retrieved 18 October 2019, from https://www.stephaniecoontz.com/node/352